2021 Domaine Faury Condrieu, "Le Mornieux", Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The vineyard is arranged in dry stone terraces ("les chailles") with a south, south east exposure. The fruit is harvested in small cases, the grapes are pressed then put in the cold and settled after 36 to 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place mainly in stainless steel vats with temperature control. Some of the wines are racked into 225 to 500 liter barrels where they remain for 11 months on fine lees. Light filtration before

Sick of having to fight with the AOC board for the Touraine appellation

and the average age of the vines is over 20 years

Revitalizing authenticity

Yields are kept extremely low

and profoundly satisfying

and a whisper of graphite and earthiness

Afterwards the solid parts of the grapes are squashed in a vertical press

wine merchant and sommelier’s favourite wine tool

mental anguish

he says to pick earlier rather than later

in the vineyard… He could go on and on saying this just to emphasize his focus on respecting the delicate balance of nature

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