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- FRB-LUN18
View Dom. Rouge-Bleu's Producer Page Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2018 Lunatique This prodigious wine hails from a tiny parcel of gnarled old vines planted in 1910 and is doled out in miniscule quantities. Dense rather than fat, it exhibits exceptional perfumed finesse for such a large-scale wine. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code FRB-LUN18 Country France Region Rhone Color/Style Red Destemming Whole Cluster Fermentation Vessel Oak Upright Additional Fermentation Notes 1 month in open vessel Aging Vessel Used Barrique 100% Aging Duration (months) 42 Filtered? No Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Native Malolactic Conversion Yes Added Sulfur Yes, 57 mg/L Varieties 100% Grenache Noir Residual Sugar 0.5 ABV 14.7 Acidity 3.43 Closure Natural Cork Annual Production 100 cases Soil Types Calcareous, Alluvial, Loam Elevation (meters) 20 Vine Age 100 Yields (hl/ha) 8 Farming Practices Bio-dynamic Harvest Method Hand-harvested Additional Harvest Notes Bushvines Other Vineyard Details Northeast Notes from the Producer: VINEYARD: Situated in Sainte-Cécile-Les-Vignes, Domaine Rouge-Bleu follows biodynamic principles on all of its 8.5ha, of which half rest in the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. Our low yields are the natural outcome of old, deep-rooted vines that sit on a stony soil of ancient riverbed and garrigue. Coupled with the Mediterranean climate of long, hot, dry summers and the rot-inhibiting Mistral wind, our vineyard is the perfect environment for berry maturation, giving a pure expression of terroir. Lunatique is our prestige cuvee made from a parcel of Grenache planted in 1910. It is only made in exceptional years and has extended ageing potential. VINIFICATION: The grapes are hand-harvested into small containers, then crushed but not destemmed. Wild yeast fermentation and maceration for 4 weeks in open barrels (600L demi muid). The mature stems have been kept in order to naturally aerate the must during fermentation, allowing us to bring different nuances of tannin and acidity to the wine. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in aged French oak demi-muid for 30 months. Hand bottled at the Domaine by gravity and without filtration. Minimal sulphite addition. TASTING NOTES: Colour: Deepest garnet. Nose: Ripe black fruits, plum pudding and warm spices. Palate: Full-bodied and velvety with dark berry flavours carrying on from the nose, evolving to hints of coffee and black forest gateau. Excellent balance and well-structured tannins, coupled with a pleasing freshness, give this wine great length. WINE AND FOOD MATCHING: Serve at 17°C. After decanting, enjoy this fine wine with wild boar ragout, braised venison, slow roasted lamb, mature cheeses or rich chocolate desserts. All Dom. Rouge-Bleu Wines Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2023 Dentelle Blanc White Bio-dynamic View Wine Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2020 "Origine", Carignan Vieille Vigne Red Bio-dynamic View Wine Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2022 Dentelle Red Red Bio-dynamic View Wine Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2018 Lunatique Red Bio-dynamic View Wine Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2020 Mistral, Ste. Cecile Red Bio-dynamic View Wine Dom. Rouge-Bleu 2022 Dentelle Rosé CORK Rosé Certified Organic View Wine
- KFM-510
View Forest-Marié's Producer Page Forest-Marié 2010 Champagne Brut An equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, entirely from the Écueil holdings, this is an excellent successor to the much-lauded 2008. Slenderer and, in a way, finer, it whirls like a dervish in a manic frenzy of sinuous, barely torrefied fruit, and ends with an explosion of salt. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code KFM-510 Country France Region Champagne Color/Style Sparkling Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes 20-30 days Aging Vessel Stainless Steel 50%, Cask 50% Aging Duration (months) 8 Filtered? Yes Yeast Protocol Spontaneous Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: Vinification sur lees Added Sulfur Yes, 32 mg/L Varieties 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay (Premier Cru) Residual Sugar 6.5 ABV 12.5 Acidity 4.35 Disgorgement Date 3.16.22 Annual Production 284 cases Primary Vineyard Name Chaillots, Mont des Chrétiens Soil Types Calcareous Elevation (meters) 150 Vine Age 67-80 Yields (hl/ha) 60 Farming Practices Conventional Harvest Method Hand-harvested Additional Harvest Notes Taille Chabilis and Codon de Royat (Viticulture Raisonnée) Other Vineyard Details Southwest Notes from the Producer: undefined All Forest-Marié Wines Forest-Marié N.V. Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Conventional View Wine Forest-Marié N.V. Cuvée St. Crespin 1er Cru Sparkling Conventional View Wine Forest-Marié 2012 Champagne Brut Sparkling Conventional View Wine Forest-Marié 2010 Champagne Brut Sparkling Conventional View Wine Forest-Marié N.V. Brut Tradition Sparkling Conventional View Wine Forest-Marié N.V. Brut Rosé Sparkling Conventional View Wine
- FCP-HEB21
View Christophe Pichon's Producer Page Christophe Pichon 2021 'Beryl', Hermitage Rouge Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code FCP-HEB21 Country France Region Rhone Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Stainless steel Aging Vessel 70% Cask, 30% New Barrique Aging Duration (months) 18 months Filtered? Yes Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Native Malolactic Conversion Yes Added Sulfur Yes, 63 mg/L Varieties 100% Syrah Residual Sugar 0.4 ABV 13.5 pH 3.73 Closure Natural cork Annual Production 2400 bottles Other Wine Facts The deep red color of this wine inspired its name: Beryl, precious stone Soil Types Granite Elevation (meters) 150 Vine Age 50 Yields (hl/ha) 35 Harvest Method Hand-Harvested Notes from the Producer: undefined All Christophe Pichon Wines Christophe Pichon 2022 Condrieu White Certified sustainable View Wine Christophe Pichon 2023 Viognier White Certified sustainable View Wine Christophe Pichon 2020 Condrieu White Conventional View Wine Christophe Pichon 2022 Cote Rotie 'Rozier' Red View Wine Christophe Pichon 2019 St. Joseph Rouge Red Conventional View Wine Christophe Pichon 2021 Cote Rotie 'Promesse' Red View Wine Christophe Pichon 2021 'Beryl', Hermitage Rouge Red View Wine Christophe Pichon 2022 St. Joseph Rouge Red View Wine Christophe Pichon 2019 Cote Rotie 'Promesse' Red Conventional View Wine
- AAB-GVM21
View Am Berg's Producer Page Am Berg 2021 Gruner Veltliner Mittelberg DAC (Kamptal) Michael follows the Burgundian hierarchy of region, village and cru. So what you have here is a calling card for the virtues of the “home town”. While the nose is unmistakably that of GV, there is a quality to these wines that evokes smoky tea, like Lapsang Souchong. Simultaneously snappy and mouth-filling, this wine delivers in spades. It is unspeakably delicious in 2020. In 2021, the concentration is remarkable in relation to the low alcohol. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code AAB-GVM21 Country Austria Region Kamptal Color/Style White Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes 7 days Aging Vessel Stainless Steel Aging Duration (months) 6 months Filtered? Yes Fining Agents Bentonite Yeast Protocol Spontaneous Malolactic Conversion No Additonal Maturation Details: 6 months Added Sulfur Yes, 90 mg/L Varieties Grüner Veltliner Residual Sugar 3.2 ABV 12.4 Acidity 6.4 Closure Screw-top Annual Production 1042 Soil Types Loess, Loam, Gravel Elevation (meters) 380 Vine Age 30 Yields (hl/ha) 45 Farming Practices Sustainable Harvest Method Hand-harvested Other Vineyard Details Southeast Notes from the Producer: Mittelberg is the most northwestern village in the Kamptal. It is bordered on the west side by the Spießberggraben and the Sirnitzbach and on the east side by the Loisbach. The vineyards are situated on a plateau high above Langenlois at an altitude of 300 to 450 metres above sea level, the orientation ranges from east to south to west. The landscape is interspersed with gentle hills (so-called "Rieden"). All Am Berg Wines Am Berg 2023 Gemischter Satz Alte Reben White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2022 Gruner Veltliner Mittelberg DAC (Kamptal) White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2018 Riesling Mittelberg DAC White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2023 Gruner Veltliner Landwein White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2021 Gruner Veltliner Mittelberg DAC (Kamptal) White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2018 Riesling Ried Loiserberg DAC White Sustainable View Wine Am Berg 2020 Gruner Veltliner Mittelberg DAC White Sustainable View Wine
- SBG-TOR14
View Buil & Giné's Producer Page Buil & Giné 2014 Toro "Buil" Xavi continues to make superb Toro, with a relative lightness of touch compared to the norms of the region. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code SBG-TOR14 Country Spain Region Toro Color/Style Red Aging Duration (months) 12 Varieties 100% Tinta del Toro (Tempranillo) Annual Production 450 cases Vine Age 50 Yields (hl/ha) 320 vines/acre Notes from the Producer: undefined All Buil & Giné Wines Buil & Giné 2018 Priorato 'Joan Ginè' Red Practicing organic View Wine Buil & Giné N.V. Priorat Natur Vermut White View Wine Buil & Giné 2013 Priorato 'Pleret' [6x750] Red View Wine Buil & Giné 2014 Toro "Buil" Red View Wine Buil & Giné 2020 Priorato 'Ginè Ginè' Red View Wine Buil & Giné 2021 Rueda Verdejo 'Nosis' White View Wine Buil & Giné 2017 Montsant '17-XI' Red Certified Organic View Wine
- SCA-EMR18
View Casal de Arman's Producer Page Casal de Arman 2018 Eira dos Mouros Red There is a passing resemblance to the wines of Gaillac in these dark-toned, not-too-polished Ribeiro reds. This is entirely authentic, a vivid, juicy wine with a long finish of sour cherries. For connoisseurs of the original. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code SCA-EMR18 Country Spain Region Rias Baixas Color/Style Red Notes from the Producer: undefined All Casal de Arman Wines Casal de Arman 2018 Eira dos Mouros Red Red View Wine Casal de Arman 2021 White White View Wine Casal de Arman 2017 Eira dos Mouros White (Ribeiro) White View Wine Casal de Arman 2018 Eira dos Mouros White (Ribeiro) White View Wine Casal de Arman 2016 Eira dos Mouros White (Ribeiro) White View Wine Casal de Arman 2016 Red (Ribeiro) Red View Wine
- Viña Ijalba
Viña Ijalba At first glance this rather modern producer might seem to have little in common with its illustrious neighbor (Lopez de Heredia), but in fact María José was pleased to hear we would be representing the property. Ijalba has set the standard for environmental awareness in the region, from its organic production to its extensive re-cycling and environmental certification for the winery. The vineyards were all planted in disused quarries, which perhaps explains the remarkable minerality they are endowed with, especially the bigger reds with bottle age. The estate’s other distinction is the championing of the less-known varieties of Rioja such as the two Maturanas and Graciano. They have now unveiled some attractive new packaging to go with their never-ending efforts at improvement, spearheaded by long-time talented cellarmaster, Pepe, who absolutely excelled with his red wines in 2016. 1/0 Producer: Viña Ijalba Country: Spain Region: Rioja City of Origin: Logroño Owner Name: Dionisio Ruiz Ijalba Vineyard Size: 222.30 acres Total Annual Production: 60,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: Viña Ijalba is the history of a family, as well as a commitment to the evolution of Rioja, from the day that Dionisio Ruiz planted his first vine in 1975 on an old gravel pit, which reproduced the natural conditions in which vines grow in La Rioja. And so began the pioneering road, innovative and clear, that Viña Ijalba has been travelling since then. Viña Ijalba has its own stories involving the transformation of gravel pits and open cast mines into new vinyeards, and the recovery of rare indigenous varieties of Rioja vines that had almost dissappeared. Owner History: Dionisio Ruiz, Ijalba founder, is now 86 years old and he is a very important business man in Rioja with his open sky mine business. He always worked hard and focused on realizing his dreams, and hence was able to make his own winery in the 90's from his own vines planted in the 70's in his old quarries... Wines By Viña Ijalba Viña Ijalba 2021 "Cuvee" (Rioja) ORGANIC View Wine Viña Ijalba 2023 Tempranillo View Wine Viña Ijalba 2020 Reserva Blanco View Wine Viña Ijalba 2019 Reserva Blanco View Wine Viña Ijalba 2023 Genoli - Viura (Rioja Joven) View Wine Viña Ijalba 2022 Graciano View Wine Viña Ijalba 2020 "Cuvee" View Wine Viña Ijalba 2020 Graciano (Rioja) View Wine Viña Ijalba 2021 Maturana Tinta View Wine Viña Ijalba 2023 Maturana Blanca View Wine Viña Ijalba 2022 Genoli - Viura (Rioja Joven) View Wine Viña Ijalba 2022 Maturana Blanca View Wine
- KLG-TEDNV
View Lacourte-Godbillon's Producer Page Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Terroirs d'Ecueil 1er Cru Brut Both the positive yellow colour tinged with pink and the forthright fruity nose attest to the dominance of Pinot Noir in the blend. The vinosity of 2018 (65% of the blend – the rest comes from the three previous years) makes this a true “champagne de plaisir’, even with its modest dosage of 3.5 gm.. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code KLG-TEDNV Country France Region Champagne Color/Style Sparkling Fermentation Vessel 7% Barrel Additional Fermentation Notes 6 weeks Aging Vessel Stainless Steel 90%, Used Barrique 10% Aging Duration (months) 24 Filtered? Yes Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Cultured Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: 9 months in barrique without stirring Added Sulfur Yes, 20 mg/L Varieties 85% PInot Noir, 15% Chardonnay Vintages in Blend 65% 2018, 35% 2015-2016-2017 Dosage 3.5 g/L Residual Sugar 1.5 ABV 12 Acidity 5.2 Bottling Date July. 2019 Disgorgement Date 7/21/23 Annual Production 42,600 bottles Primary Vineyard Name Blend Ecueil Soil Types Alluvial Elevation (meters) 150 Vine Age 30 Yields (hl/ha) 75 Farming Practices Organic Harvest Method Hand-harvested Additional Harvest Notes less than 10 bunches of grapes per vine Other Vineyard Details Southeast Notes from the Producer: 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay reflect the plantings of the Vineyards. All Lacourte-Godbillon Wines Lacourte-Godbillon 2016 Chaillots Hautes Vignes 1er Cru Extra Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Rose Brut 1er Cru Sparkling Organic View Wine Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Terroirs d'Ecueil 1er Cru Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine Lacourte-Godbillon Millesime Extra-Brut Sparkling View Wine Lacourte-Godbillon N.V. Mi-Pentes Extra Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine Lacourte-Godbillon 2018 Chaillots Hautes Vignes 1er Cru Extra Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine
- Kemetner
Kemetner Another sensational discovery! The Kemetner family has been growing grapes in the eastern end of the Kamptal, hard by the famous Schloss Grafenegg, since the 17th century. Father Leopold oversaw the complete conversion to organic viticulture in 2008, and now preternaturally youthful-looking son Simon has taken over. There are ten hectares of vineyards distributed in seven different Rieden (or crus). What distinguishes these wines is a sense of vitality and force, which clearly supplant polish in the producer’s hierarchy of virtues. In this, they evoke memories of Hiedler’s similarly constructed wines. 1/0 Producer: Kemetner Country: Austria Region: Kamptal Subregion: Grafenegg City of Origin: Etsdorf Date Founded: 1642 Owner Name: Simon Kemetner Vineyard Size: 10 HA Total Annual Production: 40,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: It all started with Nicolaus Kemetner in the 17th century. He is mentioned as the first in the records, while his son Johannes 1666 was named as “Vinitor in Etsdorf”. A local historian has recently discovered our family-owned, custom seal on an old market bill from 1741, which is now our label and stands as a symbol for the winery. The conversion to a biological winegrowing took place in 2008. Since 2011, the establishment has been bio certified. Owner History: 6. Generation1813 Josef & Rosalia 5. Generation 1787 Franz & Anna 4. Generation 1743 Johannes & Klara 3. Generation 1714 Franz & Anna 2. Generation 1665 Johannes & Margaretha 1. Generation 1641 Nicolaus & Susanna Wines By Kemetner Kemetner 2019 Gruner Veltliner Grafenegg View Wine Kemetner 2022 Gruner Veltliner Kamptal DAC View Wine Kemetner 2022 Gruner Veltliner Grafenegg View Wine Kemetner 2020 Gruner Veltliner Kamptal DAC View Wine
- KJC-1
View Jérôme Coessens's Producer Page Jérôme Coessens N.V. Largillier Brut This flagship wine constitutes half of the estate’s production – all of 800 cases in 2015. Forthright and generous, and judiciously dosed at 8 grammes, the forceful flavor of yellow fruits topped with caramel gives way to a surprising trail of salt in the finish. A fine ambassador for Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bars. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code KJC-1 Country France Region Champagne Color/Style Sparkling Destemming Whole Cluster Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes 1 months Aging Vessel Stainless Steel 100% Aging Duration (months) 10 months Filtered? Yes Fining Agents Isinglass Yeast Protocol Cultured Malolactic Conversion Yes Added Sulfur Yes Varieties 100% Pinot Noir Vintages in Blend 2019 Dosage 7 g/L, MCR Residual Sugar 7.8 ABV 12.5 Acidity 6.2 Bottling Date 7/1/20 Disgorgement Date 11/1/22 Annual Production 10,000 bottles Primary Vineyard Name Largillier Soil Types Calcareous Elevation (meters) 205 Vine Age 40 Yields (hl/ha) 60 Farming Practices Organic Harvest Method Hand-harvested Additional Harvest Notes Guyot Other Vineyard Details South Notes from the Producer: From a single vineyard called Largillier; from a single varietal : Pinot Noir and from a single vintage 2019 The soil, the sub soil and even the exposure( kimmeridgian Marl n°2), down to the very last detail, are exactly the same as in the very best areas All Jérôme Coessens Wines Jérôme Coessens 2020 Largillier Blanc de Noirs Brut Sparkling View Wine Jérôme Coessens 2018 Millesime Brut Sparkling View Wine Jérôme Coessens N.V. Largillier Rosé Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine Jérôme Coessens 2020 "Exogyre" Brut Sparkling View Wine Jérôme Coessens N.V. Largillier Brut Nature Sparkling Sustainable View Wine Jérôme Coessens Jérôme Coessens M.V. "Exogyre" Brut Sparkling View Wine Jérôme Coessens 2020 "Les Sens Boisés" Brut Sparkling View Wine Jérôme Coessens N.V. "Les Sens Boisés" Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine Jérôme Coessens N.V. Largillier Brut Sparkling Organic View Wine
- PTD-EXT21
View Terra d'Alter's Producer Page Terra d'Alter 2021 Expressao Tinto (Alentejo) Unexpectedly lively for such a “southern” wine, the peppery spice of Peter’s beloved Syrah beautifully perking up the juiciness of the two indigenous grapes. Better wine cannot be found at this price! Expressão is the new name given to the estate’s “basic” wines. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code PTD-EXT21 Country Portugal Region Alentejo Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes 5 days Aging Vessel Stainless Steel 100% Aging Duration (months) 3 Filtered? Yes Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Cultured Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: 3 Added Sulfur Yes Varieties 45% Aragonêz 45% Trincadeira 10% Syrah Residual Sugar 0.3 ABV 14 Acidity 6.4 Closure Natural Cork Annual Production 2500 Primary Vineyard Name Boavista, Monte Barrão & Antas Soil Types Calcareous, Granite, Gravel Elevation (meters) 300 Vine Age 20 Yields (hl/ha) 65 Farming Practices Sustainable Harvest Method Machine Other Vineyard Details Southwest Notes from the Producer: undefined All Terra d'Alter Wines Terra d'Alter 2021 Expressao Tinto (Alentejo) Red Sustainable View Wine Terra d'Alter 2020 Verdelho (Alentejo) White Sustainable View Wine Terra d'Alter 2012 Alvarinho (Alentejo) White View Wine Terra d'Alter 2020 Expressao Tinto (Alentejo) Red Sustainable View Wine Terra d'Alter 2021 Alicante Bouschet Red Sustainable View Wine Terra d'Alter 2022 Alfrocheiro Red Sustainable View Wine Terra d'Alter 2011 Arinto (Alentejo) White View Wine Terra d'Alter 2012 Siria (Alentejo) White View Wine
- Dom. des Grabottes
Dom. des Grabottes Former chef Jonathan Garnier decided in 2015 to return to the region of his childhood and establish a small domaine, which today extends to all of four hectares. Lyon, of course, is known as France’s gastronomic capital, but the wine appellation around it is hardly known outside the area. Being close to Beaujolais, it is no surprise that the dominant grapes are Gamay, Aligoté and Chardonnay. But Jonathan’s vines are actually closer to Vienne than to Mâcon. Consequently, the expression of Gamay is really quite singular, and offers a fascinating counterpoint to the more familiar profiles of the famed Beaujolais crus. 1/0 Producer: Dom. des Grabottes Country: France Region: Burgundy Subregion: Coteaux du Lyonnais City of Origin: Millery until 2022 and now Chaponost Date Founded: 2015 Owner Name: Garnier Jonathan Vineyard Size: 5 HA Total Annual Production: 10,000-12,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: The Domaine des Grabottes was created in 2015 by Jonathan Garnier, a young independent winemaker [graduated from Macon Davayé in 2015, Burgundy]. From a surface area of 1.2 Ha at start, it has since expanded to 5 Ha. Since the creation of the estate, the vines have been worked according to the principles of organic farming, without the use of synthetic chemical, with weeding carried out solely by working the soil. The vineyard is therefore currently transitioning to organic labelling and only a few parcels are not integrated in this process yet. Interested by biodynamic agriculture, Jonathan Garnier began testing this method in 2016 before generalizing the practices across the whole vineyard in 2017. He follows the principles of biodynamism and could enter a certification process in the mid- to long-term, but does not plan to do so at this stage, as the vineyard is still recent. The vines are divided over 3 sites in the South-West of Lyon, with two terroirs which are very characteristic. In the municipality of Taluyers, located on the foothills of the Monts du Lyonnais, themselves on the eastern edge of the Massif Central, you find granite and gneiss soils, particularly draining, which brings fruit, finesse and balance to the wines. The other plots, distributed over two other municipalities, are located mostly on ice moraines, with deeper, clay-loam soils, containing a large quantity of rolled pebbles, which gives more density and structure to the wines. As he works alone on the estate, Jonathan preferred to keep a reasonable surface of vines so that he could manage them accurately and avoid excessive mechanization. He tries to make as few tractor passages as possible in order to limit soil settlement and respect biodiversity. The health of the vineyards comes first, in order to obtain grapes of the best quality. This allows in turn to harvest them manually, to respect the integrity of the bunch of grapes and then vinify them in whole bunches, a signature technique of the estate. As far as grape varieties are concerned, the black Gamay with white juice is the only one used for the production of red wines. Most of the vines of this variety were planted in the 50s and 70s, guaranteeing a mature and high-quality plot. The white wines are produced in very small quantities, with grape varieties Chardonnay and Aligoté from younger vines, planted in the 80s. Jonathan plans to develop Chardonnay's plantations with mass selection, in order to develop the white plot of the estate. Owner History: John began his professional career as a chef in 2005. Passionate about wines and winemaking from the very start, he decided to make a career change to work as a wine merchant in 2011. In 2014, he felt the need to get closer to the vineyard and went back to study an advanced technician’s certificate in winemaking in Mâcon-Davayé (Burgundy). Since 2015, he has started his own wine estate, located in the Lyon wine region. Wines By Dom. des Grabottes Dom. des Grabottes 2019 "Les Grabottines" View Wine