2024 Benoit Courault La Grande Maille Loire, Vin de France Pierre Peters The higher corner exposes itself

The higher corner exposes itself directly to the south

looking for the optimum moment of ripeness for each varieties

finishing with quiet mineral persistence

This is for sure the most serious of the Ingelheim group

Vinification: The Bourgogne Blanc is vinified at cold temperatures in stainless steel tank

2024 Benoit Courault La Grande Maille Loire, Vin de France Pierre Peters The higher corner exposes itselfNew cuve replacing Les Rouliers, this is old vine Cabernet Franc from the north facing slopes of the La Grande Maille lieu dit on black schist soils. Fermented naturally and aged 10 months in barrel without racking. Bottled with a light touch of sulfur (10 mg L total). Fresh and lifted at 12. 5% ABVvibrant, mineral, and classically Courault.