2021 Chateau de Beru Athenais Bourgogne Aligote 'Maceration', Burgundy, France Pierre-Marie Chermette While I am largely inspired

While I am largely inspired by the Cab Francs of the Loire this is unabashedly a rustic Californian expression boasting ripeness and structure

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2021 Chateau de Beru Athenais Bourgogne Aligote 'Maceration', Burgundy, France Pierre-Marie Chermette While I am largely inspiredGrape: Aligot Vineyard: plots in St. Bris, east and southwest facing Soil: limestone Average Age of Vines: 35 40 years Farming: organic, biodynamic Harvest: by hand Winemaking: two week maceration on skins Aging: 12 18 months in old oak Fining: none Filtration: none Added S02: 2mg L at bottling