Pierre Rousse - brindezingue NV

Country: France Region: Languedoc Appellation: Vin de France Grape varieties: 85% Mauzac (2021), 15% Chardonnay (2016) Style: White ABV: 11% by vol. Vineyard size: 5 hectares Terroir: Clay-limestone. Mauzac from the “Castelreng” plot; Chardonnay from “la Mothe” plot Elevation: 175 meters, with light northern exposure Average age of vines: 20 years Farming: Certified organic. Harvest: By hand. No destemming. Vinification: Direct press of whole clusters. Chardonnay blended directly with Mauzac following pressing to referment. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration. Aging: 11+ months in stainless steel (4+ years for the Chardonnay). Bottled May 19, 2022. Sulfur added: None Production: 6,100 bottles   Surprisingly complex for a majority Mauzac cuvée, with an aromatic nose and white floral and pear notes on the palate. Brindezingue: an outdated, familiar term meaning “drunk” or “a little crazy.”