VDF “Ballon” Blanc 2023 – Cros des Calades

🍑 Fresh, Juicy & Spot-On – Ballon Blanc 2023 – Cros des Calades

Ballon Blanc 2023 is the kind of white that just makes sense. A joyful blend of Grenache Blanc, Rolle and Chardonnay, this natural southern French wine combines ripe fruit with lively freshness in perfect balance. No fuss, no heaviness – just juicy stone fruit, soft acidity and a hint of herbal spice. Clean, honest and effortlessly drinkable.

🍋 White peach, citrus zest & herbal roundness

The nose offers notes of ripe peach, apple and white flowers. On the palate, a beautifully integrated structure of fruit-forward juiciness, fresh acidity and gentle texture. Rolle adds lift and floral finesse, Chardonnay brings backbone, and Grenache Blanc contributes richness and sunny charm. The finish is subtly herbal, soft and mineral, with a touch of southern ripeness.

🌱 Terroir & Winemaking

• 📍 Origin: Grospierres, Southern Rhône Valley (France)
• 🍇 Grape varieties: Grenache Blanc, Rolle (Vermentino), Chardonnay
• 🧱 Soil: Clay-limestone between the Rhône and the Cévennes
• 🌿 Vineyard:
  • Grapes from five nearby plots (all within 5 km)
  • Average vine age: 30 years
  • Certified organic, hand-harvested
• 🍷 Winemaking:
  • Direct pressing
  • Fermentation with native vineyard yeasts
  • Aged 6 months in stainless steel
  • Light filtration, minimal intervention

🍽️ Food Pairing: clean, fresh and incredibly flexible

This white is a go-to match for sunny plates and vibrant flavours:

• 🐟 Ceviche, crab or grilled white fish
• 🧀 Fresh goat cheese, feta or burrata
• 🥗 Summer salads with fennel, citrus or toasted nuts
• 🥘 Vegetable tagines or spiced couscous
• 🍗 Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs

🧑‍🌾 Cros des Calades: honest wine from southern hands

Cros des Calades is the offshoot of Florence and Benoît Chazallon, also behind Château de la Selve. Working with organically grown grapes from small local plots, they craft wines with purity, precision and minimal intervention. Ballon Blanc is their easy-drinking white – clean, sunny and deeply satisfying.

✨ Why this wine is a smart choice

• 🍑 Fresh blend with balance and ripeness
• 🍋 Natural winemaking, only native yeasts
• 🍷 No additives, lightly filtered
• 🧑‍🌾 Made by the Château de la Selve team
• 💰 Great value, pure pleasure

Looking for a white that’s fresh but never boring? Ballon Blanc 2023 is your joyful, go-to natural wine – sunny, bright and beautifully made.