2022 La Porte Saint Jean Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Grown on soil consisting of sandy clay and silt on Turonian (Tours limestone), these vines date back to 1975. Fermented in closed concrete tanks with 3 weeks infusion (really careful maceration to not extract the harsh tannins you can get from Cabernet Franc). Aged for 20 months in old barriques before bottling. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Sylvain Dittiere, nicknamed TonTon, grew up in Saumur where his parents were growing roses. After

World War II brought Jean’s grandfather Albert back to Niedermorschwihr from Montana

Due to the fee structure of Demeter USA

and vinification is done with native yeasts

This is how her desire « To to shed light on her lands through a Champagne » was born

it is perfectly adapted to growing conditions here

25% once used

During the spring

foreign investment

Only indigenous yeasts are used for both the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations

then 425 for 7 minutes

and activity in the cellar proceeded at a calm and steady pace

he has never had a problem