2022 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Bourgogne Blanc, France
$113.00
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Size: 0.70 ha (1.73 ac)
- Vine Age: Planted in the 1970s
- Terroir: From the village of Plottes in the Mâconnais, declassified Mâcon villages, 10 minutes southwest of Tournus, limestone bedrock.
- Viticulture: Organic (not certified), Guyot-Poussard pruning, horse plowed.
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Vinification: Vinified and aged without added SO2, chilled overnight, crushed, pressed with a basket press for 2-3 hours, settled overnight and decanted (with the lees kept separately for future use if needed), ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 24 months in used 350, 450, 500 and 600 L barrels, racked and blended in tank for 2 weeks, no fining, no filtration, SO2 only added before bottling (approx. 10-20 ppm).
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Macon
- Style White Wine
- Producer Bastian Wolber
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Stinky Cheese, Fried Food, White Sauce
- Characteristics Wild Side, Micro Negociant, Dressed to Impress, Flexes w/ Food
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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