Identity
| Producer | Julien Altaber |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Vin de France |
| Grapes | 100% Gamay |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep red |
| Aroma | animal notes, spice, strawberry, vegetable notes, wild fruit |
| Palate | Supple, juicy, with beautiful freshness and fine tannins that structure without weighing down |
| Finish | Long and juicy finish with fresh fruit and mineral notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with light meats, beef, pork, Lebanese shawarma with beef, apple-stuffed roast of pork, country terrine |
| Aging Potential | Drink now but can also be aged |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Total Acidity | 5.50 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.60 |
| Aging Process | No wood aging, no fining or filtering |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 50% direct press juice, 50% 20-day maceration |
Terroir
| Soil | clay and limestone |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Spontaneous fermentation. 50% of the juice is direct pressed. 50% maceration for 20 days. |
Interesting facts
| Julien Altaber, originally aspiring dairy farmer, was mentored by the Derains and founded Domaine Sextant. The wine is made with organic and biodynamic practices. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 03683080424651 |
| Cork | natural cork |