2020 Grain par Grain de Minuit
WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETY: Jacquère
VITICULTURE: Organic
"Jacquère (negocé) from Savoie. The plot is made up of clay-limestone terroir. The grapes are crushed then pressed in a vertical ratchet press, followed by 9 months of aging in use barriques. Not fined or filtered. Zero added SO2. Flinty nose with a lick of lime on rocks and limestone minerality. Almost smokey. Very fresh in the mouth, and light but with reasonable weight. Lime, nectarines, kiwifruit and apples. Straight and direct delivery with good tension. Nice mouthfeel – has power but is refreshing and low alc at 10.5%. Acidity is medium plus and this is long in the mouth. Cool original alpine feel and great for summer!" - 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.