Version Sud Grenache
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of the vintage to appreciate its vibrant fruit and natural energy.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, charcuterie board
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Frédéric Cossard's Version Sud series represents his creative exploration outside his native Burgundy. Sourcing organically grown Grenache from trusted grower partners in the south of France, Cossard applies his signature non-interventionist, zero-sulfur winemaking techniques to warmer-climate fruit. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand and transported back to his cellar in Saint-Romain under temperature-controlled conditions to preserve their pristine freshness. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and utilizing whole-cluster maceration, this cuvée showcases a remarkably vibrant, juicy, and energetic side of Grenache, trading heavy extraction for pure, crunchy red fruit, wild garrigue herbs, and a bright, mineral-driven finish. It is a testament to Cossard's ability to translate his Burgundian finesse to the sun-drenched varieties of the south.
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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.