Description
Wine: Vin de France, “Celine”
40% Chardonnay. 40% Gamay, 20% Mondeuse
From vines planted on calcareous limestone soils. Spontaneous fermentation with
indigenous yeasts that lasts three weeks with temperature control. Filtered
Winery: Maison Yves Duport (Bugey, France)
Gradually over four generations the estate has been built up to almost 10 hectares in this rugged terrain. There are three main soil types, each matched with its best corresponding varietal as a result of careful observations: the soils of the Montagnieu area white marl clay, perfect for Altess (Roussette) and Mondeuse; the silica and limestone soils of the moraine hillside slopes are perfect for Chardonnay; and finally the clay and limestone mountain scree soils where Pinot Noir excels. Yves make his cuvees by working in fellowship with neighboring winemakers of similar mindsets, the production occurring either fully or partially in his cellar – the result is that about half the production is Bugey blanc, 30% is Bugey method traditionnelle, and 20% is Bugey rouge. Make no mistake, Yves tends to all the vines and sees them through to bottling, preferring to work with nature, the soil and the climate, using no chemicals whatsoever, while in the cellar acting more as a quiet conductor to the forces of nature as they coalesce.
The Land
Region: Vin de France
Grape: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Gamay,
20% Mondeuse
Vine Age: 25-30 years
Soil: Calcareous-clay
Harvest Date: September
The Cellar
Yeast: Spontaneous
Maceration: Direct pressing
Fermentation: 3 weeks in stainless steel with
temperature control
Malolactic: No
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Finishing: Filtered
Production: 4,000 bottles
Closure: Cork
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