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Chenin Blanc

VARIETAL
Chenin Blanc

NOTES
VINEYARD: Clay-limestone soil, average vine age of 25 years. Biodynamic vineyard certified by Demeter. The conversion of the domaine to organic agriculture began in 2010, was certified in 2013, and the transition to biodynamics followed in 2017. Grass and plant cover is maintained between the vine rows, and mechanical weeding replaces chemical weedkillers. This work promotes the life, structure and organic matter of the soil. Pruning is done respecting the flow of sap, according to the Guyot Poussard method; and de-budding makes it possible to control yields and preserve the vines.

FARMING: Biodynamic, Organic, Vegan

VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested in successive passes. Thermo-regulated alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats and aged for 12 months.