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100% Gamay.
Distributor Notes: "This cuvee is a blend of several old Mâconnais vineyards. The wine is vinified in concrete vats, using indigenous yeasts. Part of the harvest is de-stemmed to bring a bit more finesse and elegance to the cuvee. The limestone terroirs give it its minerality and freshness; the granite terroirs, hints of camphor and dark fruits.
Vinification: Each terroir is vinified separately, using the methods best adapted to the grape variety, the soil, the vintage and the age of the vines. Grapes are handpicked, and then sorted in the vines before going to the winery, allowing for selection of only the healthiest grapes with the right maturity. By controlling the yields, between 30 and 55 hectolitres a hectare, there is a strong emphasis for quality rather than quantity. The fruit is pressed immediately into oak barrels (288 liters), in order to avoid any changes in the nature of the wine. The juice undergoes first (alcoholic) and second (malolactic) fermentations in barrel, after which they are racked into barrels (single vineyard vines) or vats (Mâcon Villages). There are no additional yeasts, sulphites nor chaptalization techniques.
Tasting Notes: A wine of finesse and elegance, a bouquet of pepper and dark fruit lead you into the zippy and mineral-laden palate."