Clos Hirissou Chenin Blanc, Gaillac 2022 (750 ml)
Clos Hirissou Chenin Blanc, Gaillac 2022 (750 ml)
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroir: On right bank of Tarn river, chalky-clay soil
Farming: Organic farming
Vinification
The grapes are pressed by using gravity in the pneumatic wine press. The extracted grape juice sleeps in tanks for a while during the cold static decantation process. Then the fermentation is controlled at a temperature of 60°F to 62°F. The wine bottling is done in the same year of harvest at the winery.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful golden bright color! This wine is super expressive and pleasant in the nose. It is very fruity, and floral in white fruit aromas (apricot, pear, peach and slightly honey). On the palate, it is lively, pleasant to drink and rich in white fruit notes always accompanied with the beautiful freshness at the end. We suggest you drink it at a young age in order to enjoy all its freshness and aromas. You can keep it in wine cellar until 5 or 6 years.
Wine & Food Pairing
This wine can be served as an aperitif. It pairs perfectly with steamed fish, seafood platters, light cheeses and cold cut meat.
About Clos Hirissou
Nestled in southwest France, Gaillac is one of the oldest wine regions, with a rich winemaking history. Clos Hirissou, a distinguished winery, embodies this heritage.
For six generations, the Hirissou family has cultivated vines here. Nicolas Hirissou, the current owner, continues the tradition. The estate dates back to 1827 when Pierre Hirissou planted the first vines, and significant developments have taken place since then, including the establishment of a wine cellar in 1855 by Antoine Hirissou.
Dominique and Jean Paul Hirissou, the fifth generation, focused on quality, building a new wine cellar in 1995 and enhancing wine tourism. Since 2002, Nicolas Hirissou has aimed to create great wines, drawing inspiration from his passions, falconry, and Corsica.
About Nicolas Hirissou
It has been three centuries since the Hirissou family first utilized its vines. Since 2002, Nicolas Hirissou has led the domain with the conviction that he can make great wines in Gaillac. After studying viticulture and oenology and working in California, Nicolas took over the family estate. He reflects, “My greatest luck is to have always had a free map to draw the future of my domain. For 15 years I have been modeling, trying, succeeding, failing, with one goal: to make a great wine.”
Nicolas’s passion for winemaking is matched by his love for falconry and Corsica, which influence his approach to viticulture. He believes in harmonizing traditional methods with innovative techniques to produce wines of superior quality. Under his leadership, Clos Hirissou has continued to thrive, gaining recognition for its outstanding wines. He says, “My family and my two passions help me in this adventure. Falconry and Corsica are my two sources of inspiration: The search for polyphonic wine…”
The Hirissou family has always been at the heart of the winery’s success. Each generation has contributed to the growth and reputation of Clos Hirissou. Dominique and Jean Paul Hirissou, Nicolas’s predecessors, were known for their visionary approach, focusing on terroir and quality. They laid the foundation for the estate’s modern success, building a state-of-the-art wine cellar and prioritizing sustainable practices.
