2022 Domaine de Belle Vue (Bretaudeau) 'Statera' Pinot Noir, IGP Val de Loire, France Stephane Bernaudeau something bright

something bright

proof that this terroir is well suited to Rhone varieties

Partially de-stemmed (50%) and fermented with natural yeasts in large barrels

wines are not finned (means clarified) before bottling

but Valdiguié and Charbono are sparse and “endangered” if we don’t drink them

2022 Domaine de Belle Vue (Bretaudeau) 'Statera' Pinot Noir, IGP Val de Loire, France Stephane Bernaudeau something brightSize: 0. 5 ha (1. 24 ac) Variety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 2005 Terroir: Soils of granite, pink and white quartz Viticulture: Certified organic (since 2012) and biodynamic (Biodyvin, as of 2020) Vinification: 100% de stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, maceration infusion lasts about 12 days, aged for 10 to 14 months in older oak barrels.