Bière Vivante De Chenin, 2023 France whole bunch basket press over

whole bunch basket press over 9 hours

with ripe fruit balanced by the trademark thrilling acidity

Old vines are 86 years old

Slight smoky finish with a touch of pull from the tannins but dangerously drinkable

the rest destemmed and infused within juice for a week before being pressed off to earthenware jars for nine months to rest

Bière Vivante De Chenin, 2023 France whole bunch basket press overThe world of wine and beer are coming together in exciting ways. This remarkable blonde was fermented on the lees of Chenin Blanc from the Brez parcel of legendary Loire Valley producer Clos Rougeard. It spent nine months resting in barriques from the domaine, rendering a rich, complex beer that has a little of the nuance and finesse we expect from the great wines of this hallowed cru.