2023 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet Renaissance Sancerre Cote de l'Epee Loire, France Phelan Farm where it completed the malolactic

where it completed the malolactic fermentation spontaneously

whole-cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts before a long élevage of roughly 12–18 months in French oak with a modest percentage of new barrels

all work in tandem with Mother Nature's rhythms

The palate exhibits white pepper

their cleanliness

2023 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet Renaissance Sancerre Cote de l'Epee Loire, France Phelan Farm where it completed the malolacticFrom a super steep, 45 degree slope, terre blanche vineyard planted in the early 1970s at 250 meters in elevation. Densely planted at 8000 10,000 vines hA. Orientation Southern exposure Soil Stony, terres blanches with calcareous subsoil. Viticulture Certified organic; all work done manually except ploughing. Biodynamic certification effective with the 2023 vintage. 100% manual harvest in small cases to protect grapes. Yields 45 hl hA. Vinification