2023 Henri Chauvet, Au Chant de la Huppe Cotes d`Auvergne, France
$60.00
Old-vine Auvergne & Beaujolais gamay from two parcels on iron-rich red clay with a limestone outcrop and, elsewhere, highly decomposed granite with quartz. 7 days whole-cluster in stainless; gentle bucket wettings only; small early draw of free-run to keep fruit snap. Élevage 9 months (50% old 228L barrels, 50% stainless) + 9 months in bottle. Native yeast. Unfined. Unfiltered. SO₂ 1 g/hL at bottling (~10 mg/L).
Specs
- Country France
- Region Auvergne
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Henri Chauvet
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Red Sauce, Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Aperitif
- Characteristics Juicy, Bright and Fresh, Red Fruit, Wild Side, Co-Ferment

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