2020 Cellier de la Baraterie "Paroxysme" Red, Savoie, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

A blend of 45% Gamay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Mondeuse which are all hand-picked. All are fermented with native yeast, without sulphite, whole bunch maceration for 15 days

A certain amount is aged in barrels and another in vats, then the bottling takes place by myself in the vault, except for the effervescent.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The village of Cruet is located in the East of France, more precisely in the wine region of Savoie, on the sunny side of the right bank of the Isere between Albertville and Chambéry.

This vineyard is recognized Geopark by UNESCO. Several fortresses dominate the village, including the castle of Verdun former 13th century castle which stands above the hamlet of Baraterie.

Below, the "Château de la Rive", a former 13th century Fortress house, dominates the Isère, and in the hamlet of Chaney, a 14th century fortified house overlooks a vineyard in Jacquère.

The vault is located in an old village of Cruet named La Baraterie. This is where his name comes from : "The Cellar of the Baraterie".