A Library Wine Celebrating the Art of Aging

The Mistral stands as a shining example of the transformative power of aging. This Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne blend has been nurtured in our cellars, allowing time to enhance its balance and complexity. A rare library wine, the 2012 vintage offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the harmony and depth that only careful maturation can achieve, a treasure for those who value the beauty of time-honoured craftsmanship.

80% Viognier, 10% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne

Following traditional French methods of Hermitage, I let the must go through four weeks of cool and wild fermentation in the same puncheon where it continues to age for the next 18 months on its fine lees. To maintain its purity and flavours this wine is not fined and only lightly filtered.

Vintage 2012

This Homage to the French Rhone Valley shows off with a powerful blend of 80% Viognier, 10% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne. This Frenchie is growing on the hottest block of pure gravel and sand on our vineyard with extremely low yields.

Hans’ Winemaking Comments

Following traditional French methods of Hermitage, I let the must go through four weeks of cool and wild fermentation in the same puncheon where it continues to age for the next 20 months on its fine lees. To maintain its purity and flavours this wine is not fined and only very lightly filtered. Natural sediments may show.

Original Tasting Notes

This dry blockbuster with its off-the-charts aromas of apricot, exotic fruit and lemon verbena will age beautifully, but given its flamboyance we are predicting you will have enjoyed it long before then. Great depth and richness enchanted by flavours and aromas reminiscent of a hot summer walk through a Mediterranean herb garden. The creamy mouth filling texture is followed by a long lasting and spicy finish.

Technical Data

Variety

80% Viognier, 10% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne

Rootstock

101-14, RG

Vines Planted

Viognier, 1996, Marsanne & Roussanne, 2007

Soil

Shallow (<45cm) well drained sandy and gravelly soil, developed from stony alluvium

Plant Density

5,500 vines/ha

Yield

2t/ha

Alcohol

14%

Residual Sugar

<1g/L

Ageing Potential

14 years

Food Matching Suggestion

Well suited to rich seafood and fish dishes, Asian style pork, goat cheese and chicken.