Coume Gineste sits at the very top of Domaine Gauby's range. It comes from steep, high vineyards around the village of Calce in Roussillon, on a mix of limestone and schist, and is made from old Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc. These are the sort of sites that produce very little fruit but concentrate it beautifully.
The result is a white of extraordinary presence for the south of France. Citrus peel, white peach, quince and dried herbs sit over a smoky, stony core, and the palate is broad and textural yet held together by piercing acidity and a long saline finish. It is a serious wine that will develop over many years in the cellar.
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