Grains de Cocotte Blanc 2024

In the glass, this Atlantic blend shimmers in a pale straw yellow with greenish reflections – clear, precise, with youthful tension. Its appearance is like a morning sunbeam on damp gravel: fresh, cool, and energetic. There's no hint of heaviness; everything seems controlled and lively.

The nose opens with a playful interplay of aromas, featuring ripe green apple, white peach, and candied lemon. Behind these, subtle tropical notes emerge—lychee, a hint of pineapple—along with a cool, chalky minerality. The overall impression is like a fresh fruit basket on a wet rock.

On the palate, juicy and straightforward with lively, well-integrated acidity. Exotic aromas dance on the tongue, accompanied by a subtle yeasty note that gives the wine structure and substance. A creamy mid-palate meets a citrusy draw – the whole finishes clear, dry, and focused.

Grown on gravelly loam soils in south-facing plots directly on the Gironde estuary. Hand harvest, leaf removal, separate vinification of both grape varieties, and six months of aging in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees give it precision, texture, and character. No show-off effect – pure substance.