2023 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet Renaissance Sancerre Cote de l'Epee Loire, France

$40.00

From a super steep, 45-degree slope, terre blanche vineyard planted in the early 1970s at 250 meters in elevation. Densely planted at 8000-10,000 vines/hA.
Orientation
Southern exposure
Soil
Stony, terres blanches with calcareous subsoil.
Viticulture
Certified organic; all work done manually except ploughing. Biodynamic certification effective with the 2023 vintage. 100% manual harvest in small cases to protect grapes. Yields 45 hl/hA.
Vinification
Very light debourbage to maintain a good amount of the fine lees. Fermentation takes place slowly with indigenous yeasts in concrete eggs at temperatures between 18 and 23° celcius. No SO2 in vinfication.
Aging
Aged in concrete egg between 10 and 12 months. Small sulfur addition before bottling to reach a total SO2 level of around 30 mg/l.
Production
limited
Notes
Elegant and perfectly balanced, La CĂŽte de l’EpĂ©e is distinguished by its nervy mineral profile. The nose combines flowers and stony aromas. With a delicacy on the palate, this wine matches perfectly with seafood and saucy fish dishes.
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