2016 GRIS DE BAURIES "LES CHAIX" COTES DU RHONE

2016 GRIS DE BAURIES "LES CHAIX" COTES DU RHONE, RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE. 100% Grenache. (Certified Organic)

Les Chaix (a local name for chalk) is a wonderful introduction to the wines of Domaine Gris des Bauries, located at the northernmost limit of where Grenache is grown in the Rhône. This comes from their estate south-facing steep vineyard site known as Les Chaix. 100% free run juice, this was fermented and aged in stainless steel and neutral barrels to preserve its fresh character. Red berry fruits, laurel, a delicate tea smoke are matched by a bright acidity - a delicious food wine and superb value!

About: Domaine Gris des Bauries was created in 2007 by two couples: Patrick & Gina Cordet along with Claire-Lise & Charles Wyplosz, who collectively share a great passion for wine. Based in the village of Taulignan in the southern Rhône Valley, this small team does everything themselves (with occasional help for bringing in the harvest), mostly by hand, and while carrying out their other “day” jobs. They favor a low-tech, authentic and natural approach, as they do not wish to “override” what nature gives them each vintage. Each parcel is tended to separately and farmed organically.

All grapes are fermented with their native yeasts, while sulfite additions are kept to the bare minimum. A final blending is carried out to produce wines with different characters and nuanced flavor profiles. The wines are patiently aged before bottling and released only when deemed ready, which is usually 2-3 years after harvest. The result is small range of well balanced and balanced wines, each with a strong personality, reflecting the specificity of the vintage. Domaine Gris des Bauries is certified organic by ECOCERT. (Importer)