If you are prejudiced against any form of sweetness in your wine, you will miss a unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most refined wine styles on the planet. Le Fondraux may have a slightly sweet taste, but its balanced acidity means fine lines, liveliness, and no trace of flatness in the wine. A perfect finish, measured sweetness, honeyed aromas, and...
Phelloe Nature comes from a single, organic 3-acre vineyard in the mountain village of Phelloe (Seliana), in eastern Aegialia. The partially ungrafted vines, planted in limestone and clayey rocky soils, yield low yields per acre and extremely concentrated grapes. Vinification is carried out by spontaneous fermentation in open tanks, manual pigeage and two...
On the one hand, the structure and body of Xinomavro, and on the other, the liveliness and refined character of Asyrtiko, come together to create a unique blend that makes the classic Campania combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay seem almost predictable. With a philosophy of minimal intervention, extremely low sulfur levels, and prolonged contact with...
Savennières Château de Plaisance is made from 100% Chenin Blanc, sourced from the “Les Mauriers” lieu-dit in the village of Savennières. The vineyards are certified biodynamic, covering 3 hectares, with vines averaging over 35 years of age. The harvest is done by hand, and vinification is low-intervention, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous...
Manual harvesting with multiple passes through the vineyard to collect the botrytised grapes and then slow fermentation with the native yeasts. The wine is matured for at least a year in oak barrels. Its sweetness is measured and is superbly balanced by the high acidity of the wine. So despite the concentration and sweetness, this balance of acidity adds...
Grapes purchased from different vineyards in the region always with the principles of organic farming which Vanessa Cherruau vinifies with absolute care and the philosophy of low intervention. The wine is vinified by spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks and matured for 9 additional months in them giving a wine of exceptional immediacy, for...
It's not just this historic piece of land across the river from Savennieres, a stunning - yet unexplored - terroir for dry wines, that Vanessa uses as the basis for some of the most delicious wines of the extremely fashionable Loire variety. She continues to nurture this great 50+ year old vineyard that sits on shale and sandstone soils with biodynamic...
Fruity and floral sensation - think violets; green pepper and notes of cherry and plum. Fine tannins give the wine a serious dimension, while refinement and elegance run the gamut through to the gently phenolic finish. Stemming was done by hand and maceration lasted a total of three months in 420l clay amphorae. It then remained for a further four months...
