2020 Jean-Marc Dreyer Auxerrois Origin

WINEMAKER: Jean-Marc Dreyer
REGION: Alsace, FR
VARIETAL: Auxerrois
VITICULTURE: Certified Biodynamic

All of Jean-Marc’s Origin wines have undergone between 10 and 20 days of maceration depending on the grape variety and their condition when they are carried in from the vineyard. This cuvee is made from 100% Auxerrois and is a beautiful wine made from this descendant of Chardonnay which means that it is also a descendant of Pinot Noir. It is thought to have originated somewhere in the North-East corner of France, namely either Lorraine or Alsace. The wine was aged in a barrique for 11 months.

Jean-Marc Dreyer has been working biodynamically since 2003. He continues to challenge tradition and any vestige of Alsatian monotony with wines of immense character and purity. One of the most exciting producers in the region, and of course, tiny, tiny quantities...