2021 Domaine Jean Yves Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre Rouge, Burgundy, France Baron Thenard charred American oak casks

charred American oak casks

20% malted rye

as the result of a change in the Douro legislation

second fermentation wild yeasts + organic sugar (24g = 6 bars)

2021 Domaine Jean Yves Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre Rouge, Burgundy, France Baron Thenard charred American oak casksFrom the historic Le Chapitre climat in Chenveonce classified at the level of a premier cruBizot farms tiny, low yielding parcels on thin limestone and marly soils. As always at the domaine, vinification is ultra gentle: whole berries, native yeasts, no pump overs, and levage in carefully chosen barrels with minimal sulfur. The 2021 captures the tension of the cool, late season: tart red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal, and a vivid limestone snap,