2023 Domaine Philippe Tessier Cheverny Rouge, Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Grape: 55% Pinot Noir, 35% Gamay and 10% Côt (Malbec)
Producer: Philippe and Simon Tessier
Region: Loire Valley, France located in the heart of the Cheverny and Cour Cheverny AOC
In the cellar: Wild yeasts and aging in old barrels with minimal or zero SO2 added, bottled unfiltered.
Farming method: Biodynamic; vines come from the youngest vines on the 23 hectare estate, which are planted on sandy clay soils

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

On the southern banks of the Loire River in the appellation of Cheverny, Philippe Tessier farms 23 hectares of vines utilizing organic principles. Perhaps more importantly, however, Philippe strives to make honest wines that respect the natural balance of his vines and the local ecosystem of the Loire Valley. He harvests by hand, utilizes neutral oak and native yeast and nominally filters. His overriding goal is for his wines to reflect not the hand of the winemaker, but rather the original character of the vine, soil and vintage.