Via Caritatis Abbayes Blanc "Silentium Tibi Laus" 2019
Medium-bodied yet weightless, carried by vibrant acidity. Not heavy, not lean. Ripe apricot and apple glazed with honey—a tribute to the sun-drenched 2019 vintage. lemon curd and toasted brioche, salted almonds and limestone minerality tighten the frame, while a briny undercurrent (the Clairette’s gift) pulls like a tide.
Open now for vibrancy. Pair with monkfish seared in olive oil with fennel, or a saffron risotto dusted with truffle. The wine’s salinity cuts richness while embracing herbs.
Crafted by Philippe Cambie from rediscovered vineyards tended by Cistercian monks, this wine channels centuries of contemplative devotion. Clairette (60%) and Roussanne (40%) vines, rooted in limestone-clay soils near abbeys like Le Barroux, yield grapes imbued with austerity and grace. Fermented wild in concrete eggs and aged sur lie, it emerges as liquid alchemy.
About Via Caritatis
Via Caritatis ("The Path of Charity") is a unique and fascinating project in the Southern Rhône, founded by renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie (consultant to many top estates until his passing in 2021) and his partner Baptiste Olivier. Its core mission blends exceptional winemaking with philanthropy:
Restoring Monastic Legacy: The project focuses on revitalizing abandoned or neglected vineyards historically belonging to religious communities (abbeys, monasteries, convents) across the Southern Rhône.
Winemaking Philosophy: Guided by Cambie's immense expertise (known for elegance and balance), the wines are made with minimal intervention. They favor concrete eggs and large oak for élevage, aiming for purity, freshness, and drinkability while respecting the Grenache-dominant character of the south. They are considered "natural-leaning" but with precision and finesse.
Medium-bodied yet weightless, carried by vibrant acidity. Not heavy, not lean. Ripe apricot and apple glazed with honey—a tribute to the sun-drenched 2019 vintage. lemon curd and toasted brioche, salted almonds and limestone minerality tighten the frame, while a briny undercurrent (the Clairette’s gift) pulls like a tide.
Open now for vibrancy. Pair with monkfish seared in olive oil with fennel, or a saffron risotto dusted with truffle. The wine’s salinity cuts richness while embracing herbs.
Crafted by Philippe Cambie from rediscovered vineyards tended by Cistercian monks, this wine channels centuries of contemplative devotion. Clairette (60%) and Roussanne (40%) vines, rooted in limestone-clay soils near abbeys like Le Barroux, yield grapes imbued with austerity and grace. Fermented wild in concrete eggs and aged sur lie, it emerges as liquid alchemy.
About Via Caritatis
Via Caritatis ("The Path of Charity") is a unique and fascinating project in the Southern Rhône, founded by renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie (consultant to many top estates until his passing in 2021) and his partner Baptiste Olivier. Its core mission blends exceptional winemaking with philanthropy:
Restoring Monastic Legacy: The project focuses on revitalizing abandoned or neglected vineyards historically belonging to religious communities (abbeys, monasteries, convents) across the Southern Rhône.
Winemaking Philosophy: Guided by Cambie's immense expertise (known for elegance and balance), the wines are made with minimal intervention. They favor concrete eggs and large oak for élevage, aiming for purity, freshness, and drinkability while respecting the Grenache-dominant character of the south. They are considered "natural-leaning" but with precision and finesse.
Medium-bodied yet weightless, carried by vibrant acidity. Not heavy, not lean. Ripe apricot and apple glazed with honey—a tribute to the sun-drenched 2019 vintage. lemon curd and toasted brioche, salted almonds and limestone minerality tighten the frame, while a briny undercurrent (the Clairette’s gift) pulls like a tide.
Open now for vibrancy. Pair with monkfish seared in olive oil with fennel, or a saffron risotto dusted with truffle. The wine’s salinity cuts richness while embracing herbs.
Crafted by Philippe Cambie from rediscovered vineyards tended by Cistercian monks, this wine channels centuries of contemplative devotion. Clairette (60%) and Roussanne (40%) vines, rooted in limestone-clay soils near abbeys like Le Barroux, yield grapes imbued with austerity and grace. Fermented wild in concrete eggs and aged sur lie, it emerges as liquid alchemy.
About Via Caritatis
Via Caritatis ("The Path of Charity") is a unique and fascinating project in the Southern Rhône, founded by renowned oenologist Philippe Cambie (consultant to many top estates until his passing in 2021) and his partner Baptiste Olivier. Its core mission blends exceptional winemaking with philanthropy:
Restoring Monastic Legacy: The project focuses on revitalizing abandoned or neglected vineyards historically belonging to religious communities (abbeys, monasteries, convents) across the Southern Rhône.
Winemaking Philosophy: Guided by Cambie's immense expertise (known for elegance and balance), the wines are made with minimal intervention. They favor concrete eggs and large oak for élevage, aiming for purity, freshness, and drinkability while respecting the Grenache-dominant character of the south. They are considered "natural-leaning" but with precision and finesse.