2020 Grain par Grain Le Vin de Tribu
WINEMAKER: Caroline Ledédénte
REGION: Bugey, FR
VARIETAL: Aligoté, Jacquère
VITICULTURE: Organic
"Aligoté and Jacquère from Bugey, in the commune of Leyzieu. The plot is called Tomacette, and is made up of clay-limestone terroir. Crushed then pressed in a vertical ratchet press, 9 months aging in fiber glass vats. THE WINE OF THE TRIBU to remind me of the tribe of friends who come to help me.
Quite a neutral nose, with notes of apple, oatmeal and hints of rubber. Sweet orchard fruit on the palate. Mineral and slightly salty. Good tension. Free and easy. Summery." - 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.