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Originel

Organic - Biodynamic Producer: Julien Courtois
Style: White
Vintage: 2006
Grapes: Menu Pineau, Romorantin
Region: France < Loire Valley

PRICE: $27

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing Suggestions

  • Buckwheat soba noodles with wilted mustard greens, caramelized zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, and shallots
  • Gnocchi with hazelnut pesto
  • Roasted Chilean seabass with dill, almond, and panko crust

This amazing gem from the Loire Valley showcases two very obscure grape varieties: Menu Pineau and Romorantin. Nutty and voluptuous, this "vin naturel" is produced with minimal manipulation, using native yeasts and avoiding the use of sulphur completely (a preservative typically used in commercial winemaking). Alluring flavors of green fruit, white grapes, almonds, and hazelnuts linger on the palate and make for a truly unique drinking experience. Such a great find!

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