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LAB0123WW
Escartefigue
2023
Rhone
Organic Farming
Selected Yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Ventoux AOC is an exciting area in the south-eastern region of the Rhone, where wines are produced in 51 communes along the lower slopes of the Ventoux Mountain, as part of the Vaucluse Mountains. Typically, Ventoux has been seen as somewhere to get fantastic value Rhone blends, predominantly using Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Ventoux wines are distinctive not because of the soil, as with so many French wines, but because of the climate. The days are some of the hottest in the region, and yet the nights are some of the coldest, resulting in grapes being picked much later than its more famous counterpart, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Harvest is more often than not well into October, so the grapes are cooler and have a much longer time to develop flavours.

Thomas and Fanny met in Toulouse, where they were both studying agronomy and oenology. This was the start of a strong friendship and aside from wine, a shared passion for trekking and surfing. The idea of making wines together started in 2010. Fanny was visiting Rhone Valley with her family in the summer and Thomas had planned visits to winegrowers in Ventoux and Vacqueyras that he was already following for consultancy. They fell in love with the area and Labadens was born. They have always believed in the potential for Ventoux and Vacqueyras. They have all the ingredients to produce very serious wines – clay-limestone soils, a continental climate and outstanding fruit. Through Tom’s love of Clairette, they have since added whites to the list. Thomas has always supported this variety even if it requires far more work in the cellar and is a very late ripening fruit. Quite naturally, the wine has been named after Thomas! The goal since day one has remained the same - producing balanced, high quality wines, using no chemicals in both the vineyard and the winery.

Tasting note: Bright; soft lemon colour in the glass. Gooseberry and passionfruit on the nose; with a hint of green vegetable. The palate is bright and juicy. Ripe peach and tropical fruit provide the fruit; green bell pepper; cut grass and spice add a touch of savoury bitterness and heat. Moderate acidity; with a floral; aromatic edge. The finish is long and juicy.
Winemaking Detail: Harvest a little before full ripeness to keep the varietal flavours and lower alcohol; harvested at night for maximum freshness. Gentle pressing at low temperatures, vinification and ageing in stainless steel. Bottled early February.
Features Peach Gooseberry Grass Spicy Aromatic

Features Aromatic, Gooseberry, Grass, Juicy, Peach, Spicy,
Tasting note Bright, soft lemon colour in the glass. Gooseberry and passionfruit on the nose, with a hint of green vegetable. The palate is bright and juicy. Ripe peach and tropical fruit provide the fruit, green bell pepper, cut grass and spice add a touch of savoury bitterness and heat. Moderate acidity, with a floral, aromatic edge. The finish is long and juicy.
Drink with
Fennel salad, Goats Cheese, Lemon chicken,

Wine details

Country France
Region Rhone
Producer Labadens
Wine Name Escartefigue
Colour White
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Sauvignon Blanc
Other Grapes 40% Viognier; 10% Muscat Petits Grains
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.125
Production 5600
Aging 3 months in Stainless steel
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Harvest a little before full ripeness to keep the varietal flavours and lower alcohol, harvested at night for maximum freshness. Gentle pressing at low temperatures, vinification and ageing in stainless steel. Bottled early February.

LAB0123WW
Labadens
Escartefigue
2023
Rhone
Organic Farming
Selected Yeasts
Low Sulphur

Ventoux AOC is an exciting area in the south-eastern region of the Rhone, where wines are produced in 51 communes along the lower slopes of the Ventoux Mountain, as part of the Vaucluse Mountains. Typically, Ventoux has been seen as somewhere to get fantastic value Rhone blends, predominantly using Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Ventoux wines are distinctive not because of the soil, as with so many French wines, but because of the climate. The days are some of the hottest in the region, and yet the nights are some of the coldest, resulting in grapes being picked much later than its more famous counterpart, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Harvest is more often than not well into October, so the grapes are cooler and have a much longer time to develop flavours.

Thomas and Fanny met in Toulouse, where they were both studying agronomy and oenology. This was the start of a strong friendship and aside from wine, a shared passion for trekking and surfing. The idea of making wines together started in 2010. Fanny was visiting Rhone Valley with her family in the summer and Thomas had planned visits to winegrowers in Ventoux and Vacqueyras that he was already following for consultancy. They fell in love with the area and Labadens was born. They have always believed in the potential for Ventoux and Vacqueyras. They have all the ingredients to produce very serious wines – clay-limestone soils, a continental climate and outstanding fruit. Through Tom’s love of Clairette, they have since added whites to the list. Thomas has always supported this variety even if it requires far more work in the cellar and is a very late ripening fruit. Quite naturally, the wine has been named after Thomas! The goal since day one has remained the same - producing balanced, high quality wines, using no chemicals in both the vineyard and the winery.

Tasting note: Bright; soft lemon colour in the glass. Gooseberry and passionfruit on the nose; with a hint of green vegetable. The palate is bright and juicy. Ripe peach and tropical fruit provide the fruit; green bell pepper; cut grass and spice add a touch of savoury bitterness and heat. Moderate acidity; with a floral; aromatic edge. The finish is long and juicy.
Winemaking Detail: Harvest a little before full ripeness to keep the varietal flavours and lower alcohol; harvested at night for maximum freshness. Gentle pressing at low temperatures, vinification and ageing in stainless steel. Bottled early February.
Features Peach Gooseberry Grass Spicy Aromatic

Features Aromatic, Gooseberry, Grass, Juicy, Peach, Spicy,
Tasting note Bright, soft lemon colour in the glass. Gooseberry and passionfruit on the nose, with a hint of green vegetable. The palate is bright and juicy. Ripe peach and tropical fruit provide the fruit, green bell pepper, cut grass and spice add a touch of savoury bitterness and heat. Moderate acidity, with a floral, aromatic edge. The finish is long and juicy.
Drink with
Fennel salad, Goats Cheese, Lemon chicken,

Wine details

Country France
Region Rhone
Producer Labadens
Wine Name Escartefigue
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Sauvignon Blanc
Other Grapes 40% Viognier; 10% Muscat Petits Grains
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.125
Production 5600
Aging 3 months in Stainless steel
Soil Clay; limestone
Time to drink Now - 2027
Winemaking Detail Harvest a little before full ripeness to keep the varietal flavours and lower alcohol, harvested at night for maximum freshness. Gentle pressing at low temperatures, vinification and ageing in stainless steel. Bottled early February.