2021 Domaine Julien Cruchandeau Bouzeron Aligote Cuvee Massale, Burgundy, France Francois Chidaine traditionally-used Sherry casks for more

traditionally-used Sherry casks for more cost-effective steel or plastic vessels

upon the purchase of the vines from Valérie’s side of the family

and then as a winemaker with Hans & Anita Nittnaus for the next three years

Erde means “earth” in German

racking during cold temps for clarification

2021 Domaine Julien Cruchandeau Bouzeron Aligote Cuvee Massale, Burgundy, France Francois Chidaine traditionally-used Sherry casks for moreA one hectare vineyard site. Hillsides with steep slopes (30%). Fermented for about 20 days in stainless steel vats with native yeast. Aged for eight months, 90% tanks and 10% in new barrels from the forest at Bouzeron (Fort de Fontaine), then blended.