Tree Fruit, Floral, and Mineral,
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Savoie, France
Grape Varietals:
Gringet
Winemaking:
Minimal Intervention
Destemmed, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing
Maturation: 7-12 Months Stainless Steel Tanks, Concrete Tanks, and Bottle Ageing
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Roast Chicken, Pork Chops, Fatty Fish
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
In 2021, the winery had a change in direction, and is currently operated by 4 winemakers. Still owned by Dominique Belluard, it is currently managed by Franck Balthazar (winemaker in Cornas), Vincent Ruiz (young winemaker from Ardèche), Miguel Sarzier and Raphaël Bennour
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Gringet, a rare varietal from the Savoie. Located in Ayse, La Begerie is is the only label made from a blend of the 9.5 hectare vineyard, while the rest of the Domaine's labels are made from a plot approach, hencing coming from a blend of soils including yellow marl, white marl and limestone scree.
Taste Profile: Concentrated flavors of orchard fruits, floral notes, and a touch of minerality. Its full-bodied and luscious palate is balanced by refreshing acidity
Winemaking Process: Vinification remains gentle and requires little intervention: indigenous yeasts, limited use of sulfur, aging in neutral concrete, stainless steel and stoneware containers. After gentle pressing for 7 hours, fermentation occurs with native yeasts. The wine is aged for 9 months on fine lees in ovoid concrete vats (2/3) and in stainless steel vats (1/3) . It is then left to rest for 10 months in the bottle .
WINES FROM UNIQUE REGIONS & BOUTIQUE WINERIES
Founded in 2019, we were bored with the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Amarone & Moscato offerings at most bars & restaurants, and were inspired to dive deeper into the wine world!
