November 30, 2020
Tasting with Sophie Bertin of Domaine Eric Louis
Still
Eric Louis
Vin de France
Malbec, Pinot Noir
Sourced from vineyards near the river Cher, west of Sancerre. The vineyards are farmed in a sustainable fashion (Lutte raisonnée, grass cover, no herbicide / pesticide, pruning & green harvest to limit yields). The vines are trained double guyot, fruit is harvested by machine. Average yield is 70 hl/ha
Certified Sustainable
Clay-limestone soil.
The blend is 80% pinot noir, 20% côt. Immediately after having been harvested, the grapes are pressed slowly in order to extract all the aromatic power. Short contact time between the grape juice and the skin for the color. Fermentation occurs via indigenous yeast in cooled stainless steel tanks and then the wine is matured slowly on its fine lees until spring when bottled. The wine is fined (bentonite / vegan) and lightly filtered. Total SO2 90mg/l
Stainless Steel
Screw cap, Vegan
0.750
Delaware, National, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
The nose expresses white flesh fruits and has a good floral side. The mouthfeel is chiseled from the beginning to the end. A lots of length with minerality. The cuvée delivers a superb richness and is surprisingly generous. Great fresh and elegant Rosé wine!