Qvevris
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of the vintage release to capture its vibrant energy and unique textural complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom tart, seared pork chops
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 by Frédéric Cossard in Saint-Romain, Domaine de Chassorney and the namesake Frédéric Cossard label have emerged as touchstones of Burgundy's natural wine movement. Committed to uncompromising minimal intervention, Cossard practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, vinifying with indigenous yeasts and eschewing fining, filtration, and added sulfur. The estate is distinguished by its innovative aging vessels, balancing seasoned oak barrels with Georgian clay qvevris to preserve absolute varietal purity and terroir transparency. Celebrated for exceptional cuvées across Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Jura, the domaine crafts radiant expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay such as Bedeau and Bigotes, alongside sought-after amphora-aged and experimental bottlings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir