2023 Domaine de Vaccelli, Ajaccio Blanc

Gérard Courrèges's Domaine de Vaccelli champions Corsican terroir through organic farming on its granitic hillsides in Cognocoli-Monticchi, Ajaccio. The estate's meticulous vineyard work and commitment to native yeasts, with aging in a combination of stainless steel, concrete eggs, and demi-muids, underscore an intent to express purity and texture. This 100% Vermentinu consistently yields a structured, mineral-driven profile, balancing its inherent weight with precise acidity. The 2023 vintage on Corsica, marked by exceptional harvests and vineyard protection from altitude, wind, and ocean breezes, allowed for optimal physiological ripeness. This resulted in a Vaccelli Blanc displaying an elegant textural breadth alongside vibrant structural tension.