Zapoi Les En Hauts
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Best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to capture its youthful energy and bright fruit character.
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Roasted duck, charcuterie board, grilled pork chops
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Hailing from the steep, high-altitude slopes of Chiroubles in Beaujolais, Zapoi Les En Hauts is a brilliant testament to Frédéric Cossard's natural winemaking genius. The name Zapoi is a whimsical, rebellious nod to the Russian term for a multi-day period of continuous drinking and revelry—a celebration of life and conviviality. Sourced from the Les En Hauts lieu-dit, where ancient Gamay vines dig deep into decomposed pink granite soils, this cuvée benefits from the cooler microclimate of Chiroubles' highest vineyards. Cossard applies his signature non-interventionist philosophy here: whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts and absolutely no added sulfur. The result is an incredibly pure, energetic expression of Gamay that leaps from the glass with vibrant red fruit, wild floral notes, and a distinct granitic minerality.
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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.