At the summit of great southern whites, the Famille Isabel Ferrando Blanc 2022 unfolds the language of a high-flying Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Made from Roussanne and Clairette, this wine sculpts the southern light with elegant restraint. The early harvest in 2022 captured the freshness of the fruit at perfect ripeness, offering a crystalline framework and a rare balance. Measured body, polished energy, precision of contours, everything converges towards a pure palate whose long, delicately savoury finish stretches with grace. For grand meals as well as memorable moments, this cuvée combines accuracy, sensuality and poise, and endures over time with an ageing potential of 7 to 8 years.

Blend and winemaking

Bright alliance of Roussanne and Clairette, this white showcases two emblematic Châteauneuf-du-Pape varieties. The early-picked harvest captures the intrinsic freshness of 2022 and preserves the integrity of the fruit. Gentle pressing, precisely managed fermentation, masterful cellar work, each step aims for aromatic purity and terroir transparency. The result delivers a chiseled profile with exemplary aromatic clarity, where southern ripeness is expressed with restraint and sobriety, without losing a dynamic sensation on the palate.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Luminous and bright, crossed by a fine clarity that announces a precise substance and a delicately caressing texture.
• Nose : An elegant bouquet suggesting white-fleshed fruits and exotic hints, lifted by delicate citrus and an airy floral note. An impression of clarity and freshness emerges from the whole.
• Palate : Clean, direct entry, medium-bodied, sapid and lively structure. The acidity, perfectly integrated, stretches into a long, precise and mouthwatering finish. The balance asserts itself without weight, leaving a persistent sense of purity.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Châteauneuf-du-Pape white chilled, in large white wine glasses that allow the aromatic range to open up. A gentle aeration before serving reveals its complexity and silky texture. Store bottles away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. This cuvée has a cellaring potential of 7 to 8 years, which will further refine aromatic depth and length on the palate.

Food and wine pairings

• Seafood and crustaceans : langoustines, crab (tourteau), warm oysters with fine herbs.
• Delicate fish : sole meunière fillet, roasted sea bass with fennel, steamed turbot with freshly pressed olive oil.
• Poultry and veal : roast free-range poultry, light veal blanquette, lightly reduced citrus jus.
• Vegetable cuisine : white asparagus, zucchini and basil risotto, gnocchi with brown butter and sage.
• Cheeses : matured goat cheeses, fresh tommes, soft-ripened cheeses with a gently pronounced character.

Occasions to enjoy

The Famille Isabel Ferrando Blanc 2022 is the perfect companion:

• To elevate a gastronomic dinner where every pairing is executed with precision.
• During a sophisticated aperitif, to set a luminous and refined opening.
• As an insider's gift intended for a lover of great southern whites with a contemporary style.

Characteristics

• Name : Famille Isabel Ferrando Blanc 2022
• Appellation : Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
• Type : White wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2022
• Grapes : Roussanne, Clairette
• Style : Medium-bodied, purity and precision, integrated freshness
• Cellaring : 7 to 8 years depending on cellar conditions
• Service : serve chilled in large white wine glasses
• Référence : CAV-VBLANC-CHATEAUNEUF-ISABEL-FERRANDO-2022
• Origin : Southern Rhône Valley, France