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Joel Delaunay 2024 Ros� 'Le Grand Ballon Selection'
Pale but definite pink wine artfully blended from Gamay, Cabernet Franc and C�t 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-GBR24 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | Ros� |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 20 days at 14C |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 4 |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | On fine lees |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | 70%Gamay, 25%Cabernet Franc, 5%Malbec |
Closure | Screw-top |
Annual Production | 20000 |
Soil Types | Clay, Silex |
Elevation (meters) | 138 |
Vine Age | 25 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 45 |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Additional Harvest Notes | Guyot Simple |
Other Vineyard Details | North |
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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