2020 Grain par Grain Super Plus

WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETY: Altesse
VITICULTURE: Organic

"Altesse from Bugey, in the commune of Corbonod. Clay-limestone terroir. Crushed then pressed in a vertical ratchet press, 9 months aging in old barrels. Not fined or filtered. Zero added SO2. Yellowish colour. Stone fruits, stony mineral characters, dried apricots and peaches. Low acidity, stony sensation, and lots of dried fruits on the palate. Sweet apple, unripe pineapple and peach juice. More concentration and depth than the 18 and 19. Sunshine in a glass!" - 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.