2022 Etienne et Claude Courtois Les Cailloux du Paradis Racines, Loire, Vin de France Meletti slate-rich Dhroner Hofberg vineyard—a historic

slate-rich Dhroner Hofberg vineyard—a historic site known for producing wines with both precision and depth

Purchased fruit

The wine goes through elevage in the same barrels for about 8 months

Aging: 5 months in neutral French barriques - 1 month in Stainless Steel tank

2022 Etienne et Claude Courtois Les Cailloux du Paradis Racines, Loire, Vin de France Meletti slate-rich Dhroner Hofberg vineyard—a historicThis wine is a field blend of as many as 30 grape varieties, many of which are unknown. Vinification Method: The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and gently pressed. Only natural yeasts are used and the juice undergoes an extended maceration. Vinified in barrel and then aged for 30 months in oak.