Tête en l'air 2025
Pays d'Oc | White | 2025
Once upon a time, in Ventenac, a small village in the Aude region, endless rows of vines danced to the rhythm of the Autan wind, seemingly cascading into the rolling horizons of the Pyrenean foothills. There, chiseled, straightforward, and full-bodied wines are crafted, their juices truly highlighting
the authenticity of their grapes.
Surprised by such a conclusive result, they sought to understand the reason… Then the explanation came: absentmindedly, they had forgotten to age their Chardonnay in
barrels… which, as it turns out, suits it perfectly.
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Serving suggestions
Serve at 6° to 8°C
Aging potential
1 to 2 years
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Maison Ventenac
Located within the Cabardès appellation area, about ten kilometers west of Carcassonne, Maison Ventenac is a family estate nestled against the foothills of the Montagne Noire. The vineyard spans approximately 135 hectares and is currently undergoing organic conversion, with particular attention paid to soil management and environmental preservation.
Taken over by Olivier and Stéphanie Ventenac, the estate strives to achieve a clear and direct expression of Cabardès grapes, a transitional region between Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. Winemaking aims to minimize artifice, favoring precise aging methods tailored to each cuvée's profile. Depending on the wine, vessels vary between tanks, large-capacity foudres, and amphorae, to refine textures without masking the fruit's expression.
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