Qvevris
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of the vintage release to capture its vibrant energy and unique textural complexity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom tart, seared pork chops
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Fr d ric Cossard's 'Qvevris' Red represents a captivating dialogue between Burgundian terroir and ancient Georgian winemaking heritage. Sourced from organically farmed Pinot Noir vines, this cuv e is fermented and aged in traditional clay qvevris—amphorae buried in the ground, a vessel design dating back over 8,000 years. Cossard, a legendary figure in the natural wine movement, utilizes these clay vessels to allow the Pinot Noir to undergo a slow, natural maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts, completely free of added sulfur. The porous nature of the clay provides gentle micro-oxygenation, resulting in a wine of remarkable purity, vibrant red fruit character, and a unique, earthy texture that bridges the gap between ancient history and modern natural winemaking philosophy.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1996 by Frédéric Cossard, a pioneer of natural winemaking, Domaine de Chassorney is nestled in the historic village of Saint-Romain within Burgundy, France. Operating both his estate and an acclaimed négociant label under his own name, Cossard is celebrated for his uncompromising commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. In the cellar, he practices a strict non-interventionist philosophy, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and bottling entirely without added sulfur. This expressive approach utilizes diverse vessels, including traditional oak, concrete eggs, and Georgian qvevris, to craft remarkably pure, vibrant expressions of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Ploussard.