Quatre Cépages

• Colour: light yellow with a green hue, bright and brilliant
• On the nose: pure, mineral with fresh, exotic notes, white stone fruit and floral aromas
• On the palate: fresh, fruity and slightly exotic, pleasant fine acidity 
   

Fermentation/ageing: soft pressing with a pneumatic press, fermentation at 15-16°C. Ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for four months, batonnage in stainless steel.

Soil: sand-loam mixed with Diestian sand, ironstone, flint stones and gravel. Underneath this, well-drained layers of Ledian and Paniselian sand.

Climate: cool temperate climate influenced by the North Sea

Sustainable viticulture: defoliation, green harvest, 10 km of indigenous hedges and sowing flower seeds to attract natural predators, sowing grass to prevent erosion, using compost
 

Minimising the ecological footprint (Certificate Carbon Footprint by Ecolife in Leuven)

• Solar panels
• Use of rainwater
• Wine boxes of recycled cardboard
• Use of light wine bottles
• Well-insulated buildings
• Shreading and reuse of pruned branches 
• Combination of several actions in the vineyard to minimise diesel consumption

The Quatre Cépages is an accessible white wine, with a wide range of gastronomic possibilities. As an aperitif or with cold and lighter (hot) preparations. Think of dishes with seafood, white North Sea fish, asparagus, salads with tomato, fresh dishes with poultry, etc. In short, there are many possibilities. Try to work with flavours that are not too pronounced (cold or boiling / steaming / poaching) and sauces with sufficient acidity. For example: “Sole Ostendaise”: poached sole rolls with leeks, white wine sauce, mussels and North Sea shrimps. Enjoy!

Serving temperature: 10°C

• Gold Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023
• Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024
• Gold Medal - Best Belgian Wine 2021
• Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
• 87/100 - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023