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Joel Delaunay 2023 Rosè 'Le Grand Ballon Selection'
Pale but definite pink wine artfully blended from Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Côt to a delightfully sprightly effect. It sports that inimitable Loire tension between fruit, acidity and earth components. Unusually characterful in this vintage.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FJD-GBR23 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | Rosé |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | 70%Gamay, 25%Cabernet Franc, 5%Malbec |
Closure | Screw-top |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | Direct pneumatic press |
Pumpover/Punchdown | No |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 20 days at 14C |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 4 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | On fine lees |
Malolactic | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Soil Type | Clay, Silex |
Elevation (meters) | 138 |
Vineyard Aspect | North |
Vine Age | 25 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 45 |
Vine Training | Guyot Simple |
Picking | Machine |
Annual Production | 20000 |
Notes from the Producer: Brillant, salmon pink hue. Spicy nose of red currants, strawberries and raspberries. Well balanced, lively yet supple and creamy on the palate.
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