clay-limestone parcel east of Beaune
Malolactic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel with remontage performed twice daily
The wine was aged in 25% new French oak Bousset barrels and the rest older neutral barrels
which together gives a vibrant wine with moreish salty notes
and 20% of the juice sees malolactic fermentation
2021 Les Vignes de Paradis Terroir du Leman 'Un P'tit Coin de Paradis', IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Walk Around Tasting clay-limestone parcel east of BeauneVariety: Chasselas Vine Age: Planted in the 1990s Terroir: Glacial moraines, molasse, yellow clay. Western exposure. Viticulture: Organic (official conversion), biodynamic methods Vinification: Picked 2 to 3 times at harvest, gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation (16C) in 500 liter demi muids. Aged 7 to 9 months, light filtration (white earth), no SO2 added until bottling