2023 Domaine des Ardoisieres Rhodonite Rose IGP Vin des Allobroges, France
$54.99
From Cevins, Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy, and Apremont. Vines planted on west facing slopes around 400m altitude. Guyot and Cordon Royal training.
Soils
Schist and ardoise (a type of hard, black schist native to the region), mixed with clay
Harvest & Vinification
Only indigenous yeasts are used and no SO2 during vinification. Direct press from a parcel that had a later ripening. Aged for nine months in tank, then bottled after light filtration with 1/2 gram sulfur at bottling.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Savoie
- Appellation Vin des Allobroges
- Style Rosé
- Producer Domaine des Ardoisieres
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Gamay
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Stinky Cheese, Fresh Seafood, Crunchy Greens
- Characteristics Alpine, Fresh Rosé, Bright and Fresh, Flexes w/ Food