2013 Pavese Blanc De Margex

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$30.75 (retail) Wine Club pricing reflected in receipt

Details are scant, but here’s what we learned from the distributor, Mad Rose Group:  “Ermes Pavese is a youthful grower in the commune of La Ruine just outside of the town of Morgex in the high Alps minutes from the summit of Mont Blanc.  Pavese works the native grape known as Prié Blanc. Starting with barely two hectares of vineyards, situated at about 1200 meters above sea level, Pavese has gradually expanded his holdings in this high altitude zone. He now produces three versions of Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle.  Because these vineyards are so isolated, Pavese has been able to work with the original, pre-phylloxera root stock since that malady never infiltrated this area when it came sweeping through Europe many years ago.”

Winery Tasting Notes:  “Color: clear, pale yellow with golden reflections; Bouquet: hints of herbs, flowers (hawthorn), with hints of white fruit (Williams pears); Tone: spicy white pepper; Taste: fresh intense, persistent with mineral notes.

Blend:  100% prié blanc

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