Unlike the high-yield practices historically found in Savoie, this wine is produced in small quantities, hence "Paradoxe".

Vineyard Information
Varietal: 100% Mondeuse
Plot Size : 0,60 ha (1.5 acres)
Average age of the vines : 50-55 years
South East facing
Elevation : 380 m (1246 ft)
Soils : Clay-Limestone

FARMING PRACTICES
• Training method : Single Guyot
• No herbicides
• No chemical and organic fertilizers
• Cover crops
• Sheep used to control cover during the winter
• Voluntary low yields compared to the appellation (because of
green harvesting, cover crops and lack of fertilizers)

Winemaking

• Hand-picked grapes / whole bunches
• Indigenous yeast
• Maceration for 3 weeks
• Fermentation in fiberglass tank / 30 days.
• Maceration technique : plungings twice a day and pump-over
• Gentle pneumatic press
• Aging : 12-24 months in seasoned oak barrels
• Filtration : Yes
• Vegan : Yes

Tasting notes

Perfumes of violet and red fruits. Smooth and light tannins with
flavors of black cherry on the palate. Peppery notes on the finish.