Farming philosophy : Organic (in conversion since 2019 - NOP certification in 2022)
Bottled after less than 6 years in barrels, this wine cannot be named « Vin Jaune »
Vineyard Information
Grape varieties : 100% Savagnin
Plot size : 2,35 (5,80 acres)
Average age of the vines : 35-40 years West facing
Elevation : 290-330m (950-1180 ft)
Soils : Gravelly clay on red marls and dolomitic rocks
FARMING PRACTICES
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Training method : Guyot double
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No pesticide
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No insecticide
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Cover crops
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Work of the soil 3 times a year
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Organic treatments (sulfur, copper...)
Winemaking
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Hand picked grapes / Destemmed 100%
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Pneumatic press
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Settling : 20 hours
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Indigenous yeasts
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Fermentation : seasoned large barrels / 30 days - malolactic
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Aging : 3 years in neutral oak barrels “sous voile” under a layer of
yeast without topping up. Evaporation (« Angel’s share ») during
all these years corresponds to 15% of the original volume.
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Fined : no
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Filtration : Yes (light)
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Vegan : Yes
Tasting notes
Fruity nose with notes of green walnut, apple, pear, quince and spice. Rich palate showing a nice tension and offering a nice length on walnut, apple and quince notes.
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Press ratings
93 pts Wine Enthusiast 2017 vintage
92 pts Wine Advocate 2016 vintage