Chateau de Bousval – Gouttes d’O 2022
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Planted in 2014, the vines here are managed organically and biodynamically with the utmost care. By working tirelessly, they are able to harvest each parcel in this cooler terroir at optimum ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand from the end of September to mid-October.
The grapes are sorted by hand before being crushed and gently pressed in a membrane press. After settling, fermentation starts spontaneously. The wine then spends the winter before undergoing malolactic fermentation in the spring. The choice of container for fermentation and ageing is made on a case by case basis for each of the parcels in order to best preserve their character (stainless steel vat, amphora, concrete egg, and barrel).
“A vivid, well-shaped, and juicy chardonnay. The nose offers notes of stone fruit, dried herbs, and mild spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Juicy and succulent, with plenty of energy on the mid-palate and a vibrant finish of excellent length.” 92/100 from James Suckling
“A complete, fresh nose indicates some delicacy of fruit. Very pretty and well judged with some floral notes and a very appetising dry finish with a great texture. Very long, a fine novelty.” Jancis Robinson (17)
