Château des Tourettes : Tinus Pure Nature 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Tinus "Pure Nature" 2022 from Château des Tourettes

Tasting

Appearance

The absence of filtration gives this wine a slight natural cloudiness, reflecting an authentic, minimally interventionist approach.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet is complex, blending notes of stone and tropical fruits such as peach and apricot, enhanced by touches of orange peel and delicate elderflower scents.

Palate

With a generous, enveloping texture, the palate shows lovely density. Flavours of pear, apricot and garrigue are perfectly balanced by pronounced minerality. The long, saline finish brings remarkable precision to the whole.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs ideally with poultry such as chicken or turkey. Its mineral structure and density also make it a fine companion to rich seafood dishes, light white meats, or vegetarian cuisine with aromatic herbs.

Serving and Cellaring

Thanks to its beautiful concentration, the Tinus "Pure Nature" 2022 cuvée has exceptional ageing potential, allowing it to evolve magnificently over time.

The Singular Expression of a Great Vin de France by Château des Tourettes

The Estate

Acquired and founded in 1997 by Jean-Marie Guffens and his wife Maine, Les Tourettes is located near the town of Apt. The estate quickly distinguished itself through its countercurrent philosophy, favouring the pure expression of terroir over the prestige of appellations. Today, the estate is run by Marie, the founders' daughter, alongside winemaker Julien. Together, they continue this pursuit of excellence and authenticity, producing cuvées of character that challenge the traditional conventions of the region.

The Vineyard

Rising to 420 metres in altitude, the vineyard benefits from a microclimate cooler than the rest of the region. The vines thrive on limestone-rich soils, worked according to the principle of non-cultivation, with a shallow annual ploughing and permanent grass cover. This approach drastically limits yields, resulting in highly concentrated berries. To retain complete freedom over grape variety selection and production methods, all of the estate's wines are classified as Vin de France.

Vinification and Ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand in several successive passes to pick them at perfect ripeness. Pressing is carried out gently using a hydraulic press, and only the free-run juice is kept. Fermentation of the Tinus "Pure Nature" 2022 cuvée starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in concrete tanks, an inert material chosen to preserve the purity of the fruit. It is finally bottled without any fining or filtration.

Grape Varieties

The blend is composed of Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne and Chardonnay.