2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron 2011 Chateau Gazin Pomerol

2011 Chateau Gazin Pomerol

Harvested from a south facing slope at 1

The vines are 70-year-old

Fruit is hand-harvested

The soil here is rich

2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron 2011 Chateau Gazin PomerolWinemakers note: A UFO. Lees (Lies in French) and bourbes (the leftover pomace after pressing) of all grape varieties that we used in the 2021 vintage (Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Smillon). Only 395 bottles made. Making of: The lees and pomace were left to rest and clear themselves by gravity in a vat for more than 9 months under flor (voile) at 10c constant temperature and in the dark of the limestone quarry. Bottled by gravity (no pump)