IGP Vin des Allobroges Argile Ardoisières (Domaine des) 2018

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IGP Vin des Allobroges Argile Ardoisières (Domaine des) 2018

The wine

This cuvée is made from old, Gamay vines that are cultivated in Saint-Pierre de Soucy. It is vinified naturally with indigenous yeasts and matured for nine months on the lees in tanks. The wine is vibrant pink in colour with delicious red fruit and stone fruit notes. It is ideal at the table with delicately flavoured foods.

About the Producer Ardoisières (Domaine des)

The Domaine des Ardoisières was created ex nihilo in 1998 on land that had been planted with vines in Roman times, but which had not produced wine for centuries. Michel Grisard, one of the leading Savoyard producers, was the driving force behind the project for a long time, before handing it over to the current manager, Brice Omont. The vineyard is cultivated according to biodynamic principles and vinification is extremely natural with as little intervention as possible. The property produces three white wines and two reds. The "Schiste" cuvée (7,000 bottles) is produced from four traditional Savoyard varieties: Jacquère, Malvoisie, Roussanne and Mondeuse Blanche. The vines are grown on spectacular south-facing terraces, with small yields of 25 hl/ha. Vinification, with indigenous yeasts is carried out in barrels which have already been used for three to five wines.

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