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, Côte des, France.
Grape/Blend
100% Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Rich, expressive fruit notes of white cherry with a wonderfully savoury lip-smacking note all framed by a persistent Chablis like minerality and acidity that keeps everything in harmony.
Terroir
Kimmeridgian soils dominate, although there is a distinction between parcels that contain white clay and yellow clay (argile blanche and argile jaune). Goustan Brut Nature is from three parcels on one hectare. Pinot on Kimmeridgean clay, and Portlandian limestone.
Viticulture
Agriculture Biologique.
*Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians
Vinification:
- Manual harvested
- Destemmed
- Fermentation in used barriques
- Pressing
- Indigenous yeast
- Aged for 19 months on the lees in bottle
- Natural malolactic fermentation
- No filtration
- No fining
- No dosage
Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif or with light fish dishes.
