2024 Domaine Fredavelle Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Blanc

An organically farmed blend of 40% Vermentino, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon and 5% Ugni Blanc, from vines that are between 10-25-years-old. The grapes were harvested at dawn to preserve their freshness and avoid oxidation. After a skin maceration for a few hours, the grapes were pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks. The resulting wine was racked and aged in stainless-steel vats on fine lees. 12.5% alcohol. 

Vibrant bouquet, with notes of fresh citrus and white orchard fruit. The palate is light in body, delicate and lively, with flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, Bosch pear and clementine zest. The finish is long and juicy, with a pleasant burst of salinity. Great for warm weather, salads and goat cheese.

Located in the heart of Provence, just 10 minutes north-west of Aix-en-Provence in the small village of Eguilles, Domaine Fredavelle is spread across 25 hectares and is a family-run vineyard managed by two associates and wine lovers: David Ravel and Olivia Menigoz. In 1999, David, the third generation of his family to make wine in Eguilles, established Domaine Fredavelle, named in honor of the countryside where it sits. After studying agronomy, he decided to make wine from the old vines that belonged to his great-grandparents, which were, until then, sold to the local winemaking cooperatives. Olivia Menigoz met David in 2014 after studying winemaking and oenology. Together, they began restructuring the vineyard, replacing old vines, planting new grape varieties and increasing production. They also invested in modern equipment to transition to more sustainable agriculture, eventually converting to organic farming in 2019.