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Natural Wine
Amphorae wine, only 1,000 bottles per year. Old vines planted in 1944.
Vineyard: Château Terre Fauve
Grower: Nicolas and Morgane Baudet
Age of Vines: 105+ years old
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Village: Fronton, Haute-Garonne
Region: South-West
Soil: Sand and gravels
Production Methods: Organic and biodynamic farming. Natural grass in between rows. Natural calcium addition. Active biodiversity measures including bat and bird boxes to reduce insect population. Picking off green harvest. Late harvest by hand with selection of grapes slightly over mature. Intense slow maceration in concrete tank. Natural yeast. Aging for 8 months in tank, no clarification and no filtration.
Special Features: Small production only 300 bottles per year. Total natural sulphite 0.03g/hl a. No clarification, no filtration.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark ruby red
Nose: Blackcurrant, prune, rose and violet, bell pepper, earthy, touch of eucalyptus
Palate: Juicy and smooth with soft tannins and peppery finish
Length/Finish: Medium-body, long length
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sulphites: No sulphites added
Organic: Yes
Bottle Closure: NOMACORC
 
   
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
           
            
          