2024 Clos Bateau Ousia Rose VDF (Beaujolais), France
$44.99
Clos Bateau was started in 2019 by Dutch expats Sylvie and Thierry after a career in Amsterdam restaurants. With their two children in tow, they purchased 8ha in Lantignié (5.5ha of which are under vine) and quickly set about conversion to certified organic farming. They also began planting fruit and nut trees to kickstart bringing biodiversity back into the vineyards.
Co-fermentation of Chardonnay & Gamay
Vinified and aged in fibre tank 11 months
Lieu-dit: Le Bourg, Monthieux
Altitude: 330M
Soil type: decomposed pink granite with clay and quartz
Specs
- Country France
- Region Beaujolais
- Style Rosé
- Producer Clos Bateau
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay, Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce, Aperitif
- Characteristics Wild Side, Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Co-Ferment
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