2020 Grain par Grain Prend’ler

WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETAL: Jacquère
VITICULTURE: Organic

"Jacquère from Bugey, in the commune of Leyzieu. The plot is called Tomacette, and is made up of clay-limestone terroir. The grapes are crushed then pressed in a vertical ratchet press, 9 months of aging in fiber glass vats. TAKE LER to say "take the air" in children's handwriting. | Apples, nectarines, mountain river stream. A bit more weight and flavor here than Jaja – excellent restraint thanks to the fresh acidity that comes in spades. Nectarine tart, richer on the nose. Almost tinned pineapple, but pulled back just before the dial hits tropical. Very tasty." - Ryan Larkin

In just a few years, Caroline Ledédénte has quickly become one of the most revered natural winemakers in all of France. Producing elegant whites and ethereal reds from the dramatic mountainous regions of Bugey and Savoie, her wines are highly sought after with huge worldwide demand. All of her wines are made with organic fruit, and with very straightforward work in the cellar. All wines have no additions, no added sulfites, and are not fined or filtered. The beautiful labels are designed by Caroline herself. She does a series of linocuts, to create each print - another beautiful touch from this artisan vigneronne.