2022 Domaine Derain Bourgogne Blanc La Combe, Burgundy, France Jeremie Choquet 33% grenache noir

33% grenache noir

about half of that found in many commercial examples

spontanteous fermentations in steel

2023 marked the first year of transition to organics (certified expected in 2026) along with a bevy of other improvements in the vineyards: cover crops in humid vintages

and toasted American oak casks

2022 Domaine Derain Bourgogne Blanc La Combe, Burgundy, France Jeremie Choquet 33% grenache noirRegion: Saint Aubin, La Combe is a half hectare plot close to Puligny Montrachet. Grape: Chardonnay Soil: clay, limestone Farming: certified biodynamic Ecocert, 1989 Harvest: by hand Winemaking: direct press. fermenation in stainless, fiberglass, or concrete depending on vintage. aged in old oak 12 14 months Fining: none Filtration: none Added S02: minimal when necessary