2020 Grain par Grain La Cuvée des Doudous
WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETAL: Gamay
VITICULTURE: Organic
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Gamay from Bugey, in the commune of Anglefort. The plot is called Tomacette and is made up of clay and limestone soils. Three weeks maceration, then pressed in a vertical ratchet press. Aged in tank for nine months. Not fined or filtered, and no added SO2. 'Doudous' was the nickname of the team who first made this wine.
"A little reductive initially - give this one some air. After a while, aromas of wild berries, cherries and savoury notes rise to the surface. In the mouth it has a fleshy texture that is sweet and enticing. The mouthfeel is dense and creamy, but the wine feels quite light overall. Really tasty after being open for an hour - tell your customers to let it breathe a bit to see its full potential." - 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.