Professional Reviews
Robert Parker
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VINEYARD30-42 year-old vines. Slightly warmer terroir. Somewhat foggy site along the Sevre River, especially during harvest.SOILOrthogneiss and quartz from metamorphosed graniteVITICULTUREOrganic (EcoCert) and biodynamic farming; Pruning method: Guyot Nantais; Planting density: 6,800 vines/hectare. 42 hectolitres per hectareVINIFICATIONUse of exclusively hand-harvested grapes.Direct pressing of whole bunches in a pneumatic press. No racking. Alcoholic fermentation for two to three weeks with natural yeasts.AGINGAged in glass-tiled concrete vats for a minimum of 24-36 months on fine lees
Details
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Grape Variety
Melon de Bourgogne
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Vintage
2018
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Size
750ml
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
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