2022 La Baladeuse Copinages/Crustaces Blanc VDF, L'Herault Valley, France Colete fermentation is stopped with 77-degree

fermentation is stopped with 77-degree grape brandy

the ONLY wine in Liter coming off the volcano

this expressive Chardonnay

with a very minor percentage of the wine going through malolactic in French oak barrels

Some may argue the case but

2022 La Baladeuse Copinages/Crustaces Blanc VDF, L'Herault Valley, France Colete fermentation is stopped with 77-degreeBlend Terret Bourret and Picpoul Organic vineyards located in Pinet, relatively close to the Mediteranean Sea. Direct press of grapes. Fermented naturally with no additives (Yeast, enzymes, SO2, etc) Aged 9 months in fiberglass tanks. Bottled without SO2. A beautiful natural wine made for seafood (and friends!). Alas, Copinages means friendly favoritism" for Crustaces, or shellfish. Fresh and crisp with hints of dried pears and turmeric."