Domaine Laurent Habrard
FAMILY ESTATE • CERTIFIED ORGANIC • NORTHERN RHÔNE • FRANCE
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WHITE
Les Grands Blancs
2025
A singular white Crozes-Hermitage from 70 to 80-year-old Marsanne vines grown on the granitic slopes of Gervans. A broad, mineral and generous wine deeply shaped by its terroir.
Grape Variety-ies
100 % Marsanne
Terroir
0.5 hectares located in Gervans, in the northern part of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. 70–80-year-old vines planted at 200–250 m altitude on steep South-East/South-facing hillsides reaching up to 70% slope. Decomposed granite soils typical of the northern hillsides.
Winemaking
Cold static settling and pressing adapted to grape ripeness, with minimal oenological inputs. Aged in barrels on fine lees to express the wine’s aromatic and structural characteristics and highlight the complexity of the terroir.
Technical Specifications
Color: White • Vintage: 2025 • Grape variety: 100% Marsanne • Certified Organic • Alcohol: 13.5% vol. • Contains sulfites • Format: 75 cl • Lightweight 420 g bottle made from recycled and recyclable glass • No capsule.
Tasting Notes
Deep yellow color with green highlights. Rich and expressive nose of ripe white and yellow fruits, honey, cinnamon and a touch of verbena. Broad and generous on the palate, with lime blossom honey and fresh almond, followed by a long finish of juicy pear and vanilla.
Food Pairing
Truffled foie gras terrine, scallops, langoustines, lamb shoulder, white meats with spicy side dishes and hard cheeses.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving temperature: 11 to 12°C. Decanting: not necessary. Cellaring potential: ideal young for its generosity and with age for greater complexity.
Winemaker's Notes
“Les Grands Blancs” is the faithful expression of our extraordinary terroir combined with the “respectable” age of the vines. It is a wine with strong personality while maintaining balance, born from precise and demanding organic work. I cultivate my vines as one cultivates a relationship: with patience, care… and trust.
Certifications
Certified Organic estate since 2008. Minimal oenological inputs, manual work and soil-friendly practices, reduced environmental impact, lightweight bottles without capsules, recyclable materials and fair social practices. Guiding principle: respect for Nature, respect for People.