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Domaine de Reuilly - Reiully Pinot Gris Rosé 2017

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Producer Domaine de Reuilly
Country France
Region Reiully
Varietal Pinot Gris
Vintage 2017
Sku P-26887
 Grown Organically 

About the Winery: When tasting the wines of Denis Jamain, it is clear that the appellation of Reuilly, in the eastern Loire, is experiencing a renaissance, moving far beyond its former status as the “poor man’s Sancerre.” This land was once a source of great pride, having been part of a gift of the 7th century king, Dagobert, to the Royal Abbey of Saint Denis. In 1935, Denis's Grandfather planted his first vines here, in addition to farming a large oak forest on the outskirts of town. Denis shares his grandfather’s passion for the vineyards and the forest, as well as his hometown pride. In 1990, Denis began adding to the family holdings. Today, he farms a total of seventeen hectares in the heart of the appellation, with eleven planted to Sauvignon Blanc, four planted to Pinot Noir, and two planted to Pinot Gris, which makes his superb and distinctive Reuilly rosé.

About the Wine: Vineyards are all worked manually with limited yields. Hand-picked, the Pinot Gris is made by direct press and does not undergo malolactic fermentation. When first poured, pale salmon hues shine through the glass. Upon first sip, this wine is dry, crisp, and freshening. With layers of delicious varietal character, this wine is intriguing and leaves you hanging for more. The soils here are rich, resting on the prized Kimmeridgian limestone, a geological chain that connects the Loire Valley with Chablis in Burgundy. This limestone is valued for its high content of marine and shell fossils dating back 150 million years ago to the Jurassic period. These minerals are without equal for producing some of the most beautiful whites in France. Denis has been practicing sustainable agriculture for many years and has recently started the conversion process for organic certification. Though he uses both stainless steel tanks and oak, Denis is very proud to be able to select special oaks from his grandfather’s forest to make his barrels. This is the concept of “local” in its purest form.

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