Domaine Crève-Cœur Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Blanc

A firm favorite on the Vins-Clairs roster, this unique white blend from the Rhône is dominated by Picpoul. The wine boasts wonderful aromatics of elderflower and blossom, with notes of stone and orchard fruit as well. On the palate, it presents excellent acidity, balanced by subtle creamy and buttery nuances from its time in large oak barrels. It's the epitome of a crowd-pleaser.

Pablo Höcht’s Domaine is located high up in the village of Séguret, an idyllic spot nestled in the Dentelles de Montmirail, full of Provençal charm. To reach Pablo’s little paradise, you follow a dirt road to its very end. His German parents, both artists, settled in the region in the 1970s when his father received a grant to paint the landscapes of Provence. Pablo honors this artistic tradition by featuring a different painting on his wine labels every year, and his winery occasionally serves as a gallery.

Pablo arrived in 2010, adopting organic and biodynamic farming methods, all while serving as Maître de Chais at Château St. Cosme. His 7-hectare property stretches across Sablet and Séguret, with hillside and plain vineyards. His wines are known for being honest, refreshing, and thirst-quenching—distinct from the usual bold Southern Rhône Grenache-based wines. Instead, they are full of energy and freshness, much like the land they come from.

The vineyards, with vines averaging 35 years old, are planted in rocky soils on limestone at an altitude of 300 meters. The plots are mainly south-facing with some northern exposure, covering 1 hectare and producing about 3,500 bottles. The blend includes Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Roussanne, and Viognier. After a direct press, fermentation takes place in old barrels, and the wine is aged in old oak, giving it its characteristic texture and balance.