Corentin Houillon Force of Nature 2022

For his own domaine, Corentin searched no less than 12 regions to find the right mix of grapes and terroir, which he eventually found at Domaine de Verronet in 2019, a vineyard and cellar surrounded by forest between two mountains on steep slopes of glacial soils in the Savioe. These 'Molasse' soils, a mix of sandstone and quartz tied together with jurassic limestone, are crucial to the sense of smoky, saltiness in the whites and a complex alpine quality in the reds, tied together with a driving acidity. 

100% Altesse grape variety, molasse glacial soils on a steep hillside. Fermented in barrels, aged on full lees until bottling. The different soil types across the plot are separated into individual barriques. Of a complexity equal to its expressiveness, this is a wine that will age forever or drink well as an aperitif, body, texture and acidity all there but overall lovely length and tension. - Lo-Fi Wines, importer

2022 // 750ml // ABV 12%

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