2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Blanc Cote de Beaune, France Vinho Verde Alcoholic fermentation with natural yeasts

Alcoholic fermentation with natural yeasts

The average age of the vines is 60-70 years old

60% whole cluster fermentation

The resulting tincture is proofed down and sweetened with organic cane sugar and bottled at a rousing 45% abv

2022 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Monthelie Blanc Cote de Beaune, France Vinho Verde Alcoholic fermentation with natural yeastsA tiny 0. 15 hectare parcel, the Monthelie Blanc was planted in 1996 just above the Monthelie les Duresses. Due to the severe (28%) slope, the vineyard is worked by horse and by hand. At first, the wine was only consumed at the domaine during harvest but it is now released in tiny quantities.