2020 Stephane Bernaudeau Les Coqueries Loire, Vin de France Vietti Pernod-Ricard 'Ricard' Pastis de Marseille

Pernod-Ricard 'Ricard' Pastis de Marseille

In 2012 they built a small home and winery at the edge of their vines

remade and re-charred casks originally made from American oak

Grapes are hand-harvested and immediately pressed as whole bunches

The wine is spontaneously fermented in stainless steel and neutral oak without temperature control

2020 Stephane Bernaudeau Les Coqueries Loire, Vin de France Vietti Pernod-Ricard 'Ricard' Pastis de MarseilleThe Coqueries 2020 is the second vintage of a new parcel in Thouarc, an area split by the Layon river that is dominated by hillsides in Bonnezeaux which produces lightning sharp Chenin that reflects a solar concentration structured by fiery saline flavors.