Skin-Contact Feel Good
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to experience its vibrant energy and complex primary aromatics.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Aged Comté cheese, roasted pork belly, spicy Thai curry
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Frédéric Cossard's 'Skin-Contact Feel Good' is a captivating expression of Savagnin, sourced from the neighboring Jura region and vinified with Cossard's signature low-intervention mastery in Burgundy. Born from his desire to explore the limits of skin maceration, this orange wine undergoes extended contact with grape skins, often utilizing Georgian qvevris (clay amphorae) for fermentation and aging. This ancient technique coaxes out deep amber hues, complex phenolic structures, and an array of exotic aromatics ranging from dried orange peel and black tea to wild mountain herbs. Bottled entirely without added sulfur, it is a testament to Cossard's philosophy of capturing the raw, unadulterated energy of the grape, bridging the historic traditions of Jura and Georgia with Burgundian finesse.
🍾 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.