# Le Clos Blanc

- **Producer:** Domaine du Séminaire
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Marsanne
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €19
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apricot, pear, lemon, grapefruit, honeysuckle, elderflower

## About this wine

Le Clos Blanc is a distinctive white wine from Domaine du Séminaire, a family-run estate in its fourth generation located in Valréas, Southern Rhône. Produced from 100% Marsanne grapes grown on high-altitude vineyards influenced by the Mistral winds, the wine is a testament to the estate's commitment to organic farming and authentic terroir expression. The property is a diverse polyculture farm, fostering biodiversity. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, with fermentation by native yeasts in stainless steel and aging in traditional cement egg-shaped vats, avoiding oak to preserve the purity of the fruit and the unique character of its high-altitude origin. The wine is also certified vegan-friendly.

## Interesting facts

- The estate is a polyculture farm, growing vines alongside olive trees, truffle oaks, lavender, and forest.
- Vineyards are situated in the colder foothills of the Alps.
- The winery has used traditional cement egg-shaped vats for aging since 1938.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent freshness and subtle minerality complement delicate seafood and poultry. Its medium body and clean finish can cut through moderate richness, while its fruit-forward character harmonizes with herbal and vegetable notes.

## Wine making process

Le Clos Blanc is crafted from 100% Marsanne grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes purity and terroir expression, beginning with fermentation using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in traditional, egg-shaped cement vats, a practice the winery has maintained since 1938. This method avoids the influence of oak, allowing the wine's natural fruit characteristics and minerality to shine through. The estate is certified organic, employing sustainable farming practices across its diverse polyculture property.