Sextant Métisse Gamay

France, Burgundy, Vin de France
Bottle
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