Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically 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:
Domaine Gérard Tremblay
Vintage: 2020
Chablis, France
Grape/Blend
100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes
A pale straw yellow in colour. A nose of fresh mint and citrus fruits with a hint of liquorice. On the palate, fresh and supple with notes of grapefruit peel leading to a crisp yet persistent finish.
Terroir
Cooler than the rest of Burgundy. Continental climate, warm summers and cold winters, often with sudden frosts as late as April or May.
Viticulture
Uses organic methods.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Machine harvested.
- Straight into pneumatic press
- Juice left to settle for over 12 hours before transfer to stainless steel tanks
- Temperature controlled fermentation
- Full malolactic fermentation
- Fermentation and malolactic in stainless steel tanks.
- Vinification lasts 6 months.
Food Pairing
Try with quenelles of halibut in a saffron sauce, fillets of sole with a salmon mousseline or, of course, a plate of oysters.
