Château Malherbe Blanc 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Malherbe Blanc 2021

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a beautiful and bright golden hue, adorned with light green reflections that capture the light.

Nose
The bouquet opens with delicate floral notes of chamomile, accompanied by fruity aromas of peach, melon, and mandarin. Upon aeration, the nose evolves towards more complex nuances of precious wood.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine seduces with its perfect balance between richness and freshness. The texture is both ample and precise, revealing fruity flavors of apricot and lemon that persist until a mineral and refreshing finish.

Food and wine pairings

This expressive white wine ideally accompanies fine fish, seafood, and white meats. Its balanced structure also makes it a choice companion for characterful cheeses and elaborate aperitifs.

Service and aging

Serve between 13 and 15°C.

A lively and complex white wine from the Côtes de Provence

The property

Founded in 1940 by Louis Ferrari, Château Malherbe is an emblematic wine estate of Provence, located in Bormes-Les-Mimosas. Today led by Sébastien Ferrari, the vineyard extends over 25 hectares, divided between the distinct terroirs of Malherbe and Pointe du Diable. This estate stands out for its meticulous viticultural practices, including manual harvesting and aging in new barrels, producing wines with mineral and iodine notes. Certified biodynamic since 2021, Château Malherbe embodies family heritage and oenological innovation.

The vineyard

The plots dedicated to Château Malherbe Blanc are located on the foothills of Cap Bénat in the Côtes de Provence. This unique terroir is characterized by a mix of brown-red clays and silvery schists that give the wine its distinctive minerality. Plots n°19 (rolle) and n°20 (sémillon) benefit from a privileged exposure, allowing optimal maturation of the grapes while preserving their natural freshness.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-harvested and then gently pressed in whole clusters to preserve all their aromatic purity. Fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, followed by a malolactic fermentation that provides digestibility and roundness. The aging takes place on lees for 10 months in different containers: 600-liter demi-muids, 2500-liter foudres, stainless steel tanks, and concrete eggs, thus offering complexity and balance to the final wine.

Blend

Rolle and sémillon.