This is a predominantly Rich & Full wine, but it shares structural nuances of Balance & Finesse as described in the tasting note below.
Tasting Notes
Medium-plus bodied straddling Rich & Full and Balance & Finesse, there are aromas of orange peel, peach, and guava fruit, followed by tarragon and white flowers. Flavors of lanolin and spice linger in the salty and mineral-driven finish.
Body is the impression of a wines weight, density, or its ‘mouth-feel’. Some wines feel weighty, or full bodied, while others feel light bodied. Wine runs the gamut from light to full, with most falling somewhere in between.
ACIDITY
Low
Moderate
Balanced
Crisp
High
Acidity is a foundational component in wine. In fact, low acidity, or ‘flabby’ wine (as the term suggests) is a negative. You can sense acidity mainly on the sides of your tongue. Acidity generally ranges from balanced to high. Crisp acidity adds freshness, making your mouth water. Acidity is a necessary element and helps to balance other components.
SWEETNESS
Dry
Off Dry
Medium Dry
Medium Sweet
Very Sweet
Most wines are characterized as dry to off-dry, but there are some grape varietals, like Riesling, that run the gamut from dry to sweet. The tip of the tongue mainly detects sweetness, which is why it is often the primary characteristic detected. Sweetness is derived from residual sugar that did not ferment into alcohol.
ALCOHOL
13%
Alcohol is the by-product of fermentation. Differing grape varieties have differing potential alcohol levels, but regardless warmer areas result in riper grapes resulting in higher alcohol. Alcohol level is an objective number, but its affect on its palate impression is largely determined with how well integrated and balanced it is with other components.
Marsanne is principally a Rhone varietal (can also be found in the U.S. and Australia) that makes full-bodied wines with moderate acidity. However, it is often blended with Roussanne and Viognier, especially in the Northern Rhone, to make rich wines with floral aromatics.
Bourboulenc
30%Boor-boo-LENK
White wine grape varietal principally found in Southern France, often blended with other grape varietals adding good acidity, smoke, and/or citrus flavor components to the wine.
Carignan Blanc
30%Ca-ree-NYAN BLANG
Carignan Blanc is a rare white mutation of the Carignan grape, grown primarily in southern France. It produces textured, medium-bodied wines with citrus, pear, and herbal notes, often with good acidity and a hint of salinity.
Vermentino
5%Ver-men-TEE-no
Vermentino is a light to medium bodied crisp, but aromatic high-quality white wine that flourished near the sea in northern Italy, southern France and on the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. The wines combine an almost salty minerality that mimics its seaside origins with citrus and pitted fruit with some floral and spice notes.
Grenache Blanc
5%Gre-NASH BLON
In warm areas, Grenache Blanc makes rich wines, and is often blended with more crisp varietals for balance. That said, it is at its best when grown at higher elevations, keeping the acid and sugar and balancing roundness with fresh acidity and minerality.
Domaine de l’Accent is the brainchild of Konrad Pixner, who, with a doctorate in Oenology under his belt, started his own estate in 2018. Hailing from the Alto-Adige region in Italy, Pixner landed in the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation in southern France, where he is now producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines.
Pixner focuses on small-batch, low-intervention production, allowing for meticulous care and attention to every stage of the winemaking process. With an emphasis on organic farming and sustainability, Pixner is committed to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its Mediterranean terroir. Careful attention is given to soil health, biodiversity, and the natural rhythms of the land.
Known for their elegance, complexity, and balance, Pixner’s wines capture the essence of the Languedoc region with rich fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and a distinct Mediterranean minerality.
Peach
Tarragon
Salt
Organic
