2023 Henri Chauvet 'De Cendre et d'Ame' Cotes d'Auvergne, France 1.5L Magnum Benoit Moreau 2009 Chateau Lascombes

2009 Chateau Lascombes

firm profile

Naturally fermented

Sonoma Coast

Vinification: Whole cluster Noiret was foot tread

2023 Henri Chauvet 'De Cendre et d'Ame' Cotes d'Auvergne, France 1.5L Magnum Benoit Moreau 2009 Chateau LascombesGamay + very old Pinot Noir from a Burgundian massale selection (the first vines planted by Claude Sauvat, who founded the domaine). Site: A sector just outside Boudes with a strong dominance of basalt and highly fractured limestone. Context: In 2022, the Gamays went into Abrupts and the Pinots into Vie ordinaire. In 2023, this portion was isolated for its singular character. Vinification: 1012 days whole cluster maceration in large stainless tanks;