Grapes: 50% Gamay + 50% Grolleau
Region: Loire, France
Vintage: 2023
Viticulture: Organic
Soils: deep clay
Vinification: 80% stainless steel and 20% in 400L neutral barrels till 15g of sugar remains / shocked with cold and bottled
Aging: 6 months in bottle
Fining or Filtering: none
Sulfur: None
Notes from the Importer: "Rose à lies" is a blend of two parcel of Gamay and two parcels of Grolleau. The Gamay is 60 years old and the Grolleau 80 years old. Creamy red fruits on the palate are complemented by tart acidity, and the wine's toasted aromas evoke notes of red currant and raspberry. A wonderful Pet Nat for any celebration or ordinary day thanks to its clean, refreshing, and lengthy finish.
Lise and Bertrand Jousset founded their winery in Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2004, trusting their instincts to craft a distinctive wine style. Inspired by various vignerons they visited, they embarked on creating natural wines without direct mentors, drawing inspiration from like-minded winemakers who share their values.
Their passion lies in producing wine for enjoyment and sharing, leading them to engage with fellow enthusiasts through travel and networking. Despite facing challenges like frost damage in recent years, they initiated the Exile project. By collaborating with friends who uphold similar viticultural principles, they expanded their horizons to new terroirs and grape varieties while maintaining their unique winemaking approach.
Spanning 11 hectares across Montlouis and Touraine, their vineyard comprises 27 plots with an average yield of 30HL/ha. The Joussets prioritize a hands-off approach, eschewing additives like yeast, chaptalization, acidification, or enzymes to focus on the intrinsic quality of the grape and emphasize meticulous vineyard work.
