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2023 Henri Chauvet Cotes d'Auvergne 'De Cendre et d'Ame', Loire, France
$75.00
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Gamay + very old Pinot Noir from a Burgundian massale selection (the first vines planted by Claude Sauvat, who founded the domaine).
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Site: A sector just outside Boudes with a strong dominance of basalt and highly fractured limestone.
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Context: In 2022, the Gamays went into Abrupts and the Pinots into Vie ordinaire. In 2023, this portion was isolated for its singular character.
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Vinification: 10–12 days whole-cluster maceration in large stainless tanks; bucket-only wettings for cap management.
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Élevage: 12 months in old 228 L barrels + 6 months in bottle.
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Additions/Finishing: Native yeast (no inoculation). Unfined. Unfiltered. SO₂: 1.5 g/hL at bottling (~15 mg/L).
Specs
- Country France
- Region Auvergne
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Henri Chauvet
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay, Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Red Sauce, Pizza Night, Root Veggies
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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