Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry.
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Jean Paul Deville
Vintage: NV
Country & Region
Verzy, southern Champagne, France.
Grape/Blend
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon-yellow with fine mousse. Fresh citrus fruit, mainly lime, greets you. Very supple, round and harmonious palate. Good vinosity. Notes of nectarine, apricot and cherry-plum on the finish.
Terroir
Sourced from two vineyard parcels of different exposures in Les Cotannes whose soils are made up of Portlandian limestone.
Viticulture
Agriculture Biologique.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Manual harvested
- Destemmed
- Pressing
- Indigenous yeast
- Method Champenoise, with a second fermentation in the bottle
- Aged for 48 months on the lees in bottle
- Natural malolactic fermentation
- No filtration
- No fining
- No dosag
Food Pairing
This cuvée will perfectly accompany a zesty carpaccio of scallops or Try with an avocado and asparagus salad, linguine, clams and fennel or sole goujons.