2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron The vines are 70-year-old

The vines are 70-year-old

far from either civilization or water

The soil here is rich

100% Chenin Blanc

2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron The vines are 70-year-oldWinemakers note: A UFO. Lees (Lies in French) and bourbes (the leftover pomace after pressing) of all grape varieties that we used in the 2021 vintage (Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Smillon). Only 395 bottles made. Making of: The lees and pomace were left to rest and clear themselves by gravity in a vat for more than 9 months under flor (voile) at 10c constant temperature and in the dark of the limestone quarry. Bottled by gravity (no pump)