Nell 2023
Description
Maceration wine based on Folle Blanche.
Vintage Description
In the spirit of Nell, the bold and independent heroine from Jules Verne’s universe, this cuvée breaks conventions to explore a new facet of Folle Blanche. It reveals a deep, free, and distinctly singular expression of the grape variety.
Nell is an invitation to travel, a wine of curiosity and emotion.
Technical sheet
Appellation
VSIG Blanc
Color
White
Vintage
2023
Grapes
100% Folle Blanche
Vineyard Work
Following a living soils approach, cover crops are rolled in spring. Soil is lightly worked without inversion. Hand weeding under the rows and shoot thinning. Hand-harvested with strict grape selection.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested early in the morning. Destemmed before fermentation. Spontaneous fermentation. Maceration for 8 days.
Alcoholic degree
10,5°
Wine Ageing
No additives, 18 months in demi-muids (600 L oak barrels).
Wine Preparation
No added sulfur. No intervention — just time.
Bottled under inert gas, without filtration, directly from the barrel.
Operating Temperature
10° - 12°C
Tasting Advices
A unique wine to enjoy on its own for a surprising experience. Subtle oxidative and aromatic notes reminiscent of aged rum invite pairing with long-aged cheeses. It can also inspire creative sweet-and-salty food pairings that break the rules.