La Bernarde
2025 La Bernarde ‘Les Hauts du Luc’ Côtes de Provence Blanc 750mL
Lemon, white peach and citrus blossom lead, with a hint of salty sea air and a stony, refreshing snap. The acidity runs clean and vibrant, and a subtle herbal streak keeps the flavors savory rather than sweet. The texture stays light on its feet and the finish is crisp and clear.
It arrives cool and precise, stays quiet and focused, and keeps its snap from first glass to last. Philippe Austruy and his nephew Alban Cacaret farm these high-elevation Provence vines organically, picking about ten days later than lower sites to favor freshness. They ferment and age the blend of Rolle and Ugni Blanc in stainless steel so the core stays pure and brisk. The result is a clear, refreshing take on Provence that you will remember for its lift.
- Producer
- La Bernarde
- Style
- White
- Grape
- RolleUgni Blanc
- Origin
- Côtes de Provence
- Farming
- Organic
- Winemaking
- Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in stainless steel.
Le Luc, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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La Bernarde
In 2015 the property was revived by Philippe Austruy and his nephew Alban Cacaret as part of the Vignobles Austruy group, which also includes Commanderie de Peyrassol in Provence, Château Malescasse in the Haut Medoc, Tenuta Casenuove in Tuscany, and Quinta da Côrte in the Douro.
Farming is certified organic. The vineyards are high elevation around 370 m on clay and limestone with many stones and southeast exposures, which pushes harvest about 10 days later than lower parts of the appellation and favors freshness.
| Nose | Lemon, white peach, citrus blossom, hint of salty sea air, stony |
|---|---|
| Palate | Lemon and white peach, stony and refreshing, clean and vibrant, herbal streak, salty sea air |
| Texture | Clean, vibrant, refreshing |
| Serving | Serve at 48F. |
- Pairs with
- Grilled shrimp with lemon and herbs; salade niçoise; roast chicken with thyme and garlic; goat cheese with olives and herbs; vegetable tart with basil.
- Vineyard
- Clay and limestone with lots of stones, 370 m elevation, southeast facing
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Lemon, white peach and citrus blossom lead, with a hint of salty sea air and a stony, refreshing snap. The acidity runs clean and vibrant, and a subtle herbal streak keeps the flavors savory rather than sweet. The texture stays light on its feet and the fin...
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