2021 Jean-Paul & Charly Thevenet Morgon Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais, France Alheit Fermented in stainless steel

Fermented in stainless steel

the soils here are not volcanic but sedimentary

and fermented on skins for 25 days

Grapes were direct-pressed into stainless steel for one night

which leaves notes of bitter cherry and candied flowers behind

2021 Jean-Paul & Charly Thevenet Morgon Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais, France Alheit Fermented in stainless steelMorgon Vieilles Vignes Sourced from climat Douby (lieux dits Prou, Le Clachet, Les Bresses) Aged in used 228 liter Burgundian barriques Biodynamic farming: aeration of the soil, herbal infusions, natural composts, cover crops; planting, pruning, racking, and bottling in accordance with the lunar calendar Domaine is in the process of seeking organic certification Naturally low yields from mostly old vines Grapes are hand harvested Fermentation with