2022 Domaine de Belle Vue (Bretaudeau) 'Statera' Pinot Noir, IGP Val de Loire, France Stephane Bernaudeau but Valdiguié and Charbono are

but Valdiguié and Charbono are sparse and “endangered” if we don’t drink them

Partially de-stemmed (50%) and fermented with natural yeasts in large barrels

proof that this terroir is well suited to Rhone varieties

something bright

Petit Verdot

2022 Domaine de Belle Vue (Bretaudeau) 'Statera' Pinot Noir, IGP Val de Loire, France Stephane Bernaudeau but Valdiguié and Charbono areSize: 0. 5 ha (1. 24 ac) Variety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 2005 Terroir: Soils of granite, pink and white quartz Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and biodynamic (Biodyvin, as of 2020) Vinification: 100% de stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, maceration infusion lasts about 12 days, aged for 10 to 14 months in older oak barrels.