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:
Val Frison
Vintage: 2017
Ville-sur-Arce, southern Champagne, France.
Grape/Blend
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful texture and fine bubbles reveal a herbal palate that reminds one of wild rocket. The terroir inflection is reminiscent of superior white Burgundy.
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
- Fermentation in used Chablis barriques
- Pressing
- Indigenous yeast
- Aged for 24 months on the lees in bottle
- Natural malolactic fermentation
- No filtration
- No fining
- No dosag
Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif or with cured meats or sushi.
