Mines 2023 Cave Mont Blanc

Mines 2023: Vallée d’Aoste D.O.C. Blanc de Morgex et La Salle

Vineyard philosophy and grape varieties

Mines 2023 is produced from heroic vineyards located between 900 and 1,200 meters altitude, where Prié Blanc piede franco grows rooted in pure alpine nature. These mountain terraces, cultivated with deep respect for the landscape, deliver grapes of exceptional quality, fully expressing the unique terroir of the Mont Blanc area. This wine embodies the story of resilience and tradition that defines Cave Mont Blanc.

Winery approach and vinification

The vinification is traditional in stainless steel at controlled temperature to preserve the varietal’s freshness and purity. The wine matures for 8 months in steel and then 12 months in bottle, stored deep inside the old Morgex mine. This unique aging environment, with its stable temperature and humidity, refines the wine’s aromas, adding an elegant evolution and greater structure while keeping its mountain freshness intact.

Tasting notes

The color is bright yellow, clear and inviting. On the nose, it is floral and shows a distinct evolved character, echoing its time spent in the mine. On the palate, it is fresh, structured, and savory, with a long, satisfying finish.

Technical sheet

• Denomination: Vallée d’Aoste D.O.C. Blanc de Morgex et La Salle

• Grape variety: 100% Prié Blanc piede franco

• Vineyard altitude: 900 – 1,200 meters

• Vinification: traditional in stainless steel at controlled temperature

• Aging: 8 months in steel, 12 months in bottle inside the mine

• Alcohol content: 11% vol.

• Serving temperature: 8 – 10 °C

• Pairings: Seuppa à la Valpellinentse (traditional soup with rye bread, Fontina, cabbage and broth)

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Cave Mont Blanc: The Winery at the Foot of Mont Blanc

History

Founded in 1983 from the ashes of the “Association des Viticulteurs,” established thanks to the commitment of Father Don Bougeat and the collaboration of local vignerons, Cave Mont Blanc represents the revival of winemaking in the Aosta Valley at the foot of Mont Blanc. This alpine reality has succeeded in restoring once-abandoned vineyards, strengthening the centuries-old tradition of alpine villages and enhancing a unique territory made of rock, pure waters, and winter frost.

Vineyard Philosophy

The native grape variety, grown between 900 and 1,200 meters altitude on mountain terraces, thrives in heroic conditions requiring deep dedication and full respect for the morphology of the land. Cave Mont Blanc’s vineyard philosophy is based on valuing the alpine terroir, where man and nature coexist in symbiosis, highlighting aromas, nuances, and flavors that tell the poetry and identity of this land.

Winery Approach

Equipped with a technologically advanced facility, the Morgex winery produces about 140,000 bottles annually thanks to the work of about 80 members. The winery’s approach aims to preserve the integrity and uniqueness of the wine through careful vinification techniques that maintain the grape’s aromas and characteristics intact. The balance between tradition and innovation allows the wines to express the culture, tenacity, and elegance of the Aosta Valley mountains.