Clos Bateau VDF Aptemiz 2020Region: France Appellation: Beaujolas VDF Color Style: White, Medium Bodied Grapes: Chardonnay The grapes for this wine are fully de stemmed and is macerated for a full moon cycle and then vilified and aged in sandstone jars for 9 months. From Clos Bateau "Our Sylvie & Thierry adventure started in 2019 when we moved to our domaine in Lantigni, Beaujolais after working in restaurants in Amsterdam. It's a small, 5,5Ha, nature friendly domaine. With

and a deep respect for the land

the pair have managed something very rare: the refinement of Albariño into angular

the whole domain became biodynamic in 2004 (Demeter certification)

the wine ages a further six months in stainless steel

The writing on the barrel

though I prefer the elegance of the Mont de Milieu at this prenatal stage

La Mailloche

• Wine will age for 12 months in stainless steel tank only to keep a maximum of freshness and fruit • 3 rackings are performed during the vinification to remove lees • Bottling takes place on a fruit day and a descending moon

Ruben Solorzano took Tom’s idea a step further: he aimed to further engage our workers

he was not always working in the vines

Our Pinots are very concentrated

ranging from 350-650m above sea level