Amphore Rouge

France, Jura, Vin de France
Bottle
Identity
Producer Philippe Chatillon
Vol 0.75
Classification Vin de France
Grapes Pinot Noir, Trousseau
Color red
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Fine and vibrant red
Aroma Crisp red fruits, violet, fresh herbal note, slightly earthy touch
Palate Light, fluid, structured wine with natural tension and beautiful aromatic persistence
Finish Beautiful aromatic persistence, balance between finesse and vitality
Food Pairing Grilled red meats, root vegetable dishes, fine charcuterie
Aging Potential 5-10 years
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 % 13.0
Aging Process Maceration for one week and aging for two years in amphora (qvevris), terracotta jars for slow oxygenation without woody aromas
Fermentation Maceration for one week
Terroir
Soil Clay-Limestone
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Hand-picked grapes from Jura vineyards
Interesting facts
Natural wine aged in amphora (qvevris) using ancestral methods, incorporating sound vibrations in the cellar for balance
Logistics
Cork natural cork