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Quartz Blanc Ile de Beaute, Domaine de Vaccelli 2023

Domaine de Vaccelli

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Domaine de Vaccelli is one of Corsica’s benchmark estates, based in the Taravo Valley, at the southern end of the Ajaccio appellation. Founded by the Courrèges family in the early 1960s, the domaine is now run by third-generation Gérard Courrèges, alongside his sister Nathalie. The vineyards sit on rugged granitic soils, planted predominantly with native Corsican varieties including Sciaccarellu and Vermentinu. Farming has been organic since 2008, with low yields and a strong focus on individual parcels. A Burgundy lover, Gérard brings a distinctly terroir-focused, parcel-by-parcel approach to Corsica, using foudres, barrels and other neutral vessels to allow each site to speak clearly. The wines are beautifully refined, combining Mediterranean character with freshness, minerality and remarkable finesse — firmly placing Vaccelli among the island’s most compelling producers. 

One of Vaccelli’s most distinctive whites, Quartz is a field blend of four indigenous Corsican varieties, Carcaghjolu Biancu, Ghjenuvese, Cudiverta and Riminese,  grown together on granitic soils scattered with quartz. Direct pressed and aged for 12 months on its lees in 400L barrels and 600L demi-muids, followed by time in tank and bottle.

White peach, citrus and almond blossom meet wild maquis herbs, subtle smoke and spice. The palate is generous yet beautifully tense, with a silky texture, pronounced mineral salinity and a long, gently bitter finish. Complex, vibrant and unmistakably Corsican, this is a fascinating expression of the island’s native varieties.

Producer  Domaine de Vaccelli 

Origin Patrimonio, Corsica, France

Grapes Vermentinu

Vintage 2023

Alcohol 13.5% ABV

Style Saline, herbal, full bodied complex  white

Bottle size 75cl

Winemaking Organic farming, hand harvested, gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation,  aged on lees in 400L barrels and 600L demi-muids. Minimal sulphur added at bottling, unfined and unfiltered.

Notes coastal influence, low intervention, natural