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Pouilly-Vinzelles wine label from Veritas Wines showcasing Bourgogne appellation.

Pouilly-Vinzelles, Cuvée Zen

FRANCE – Burgundy – Mâconnais
Locality:
FRANCE – Burgundy – Mâconnais
Appellation:
Pouilly-Vinzelles
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
WineMaker:
Jean-Guillaume and Jean-Philippe Bret
Vineyard:
2 ha. planted in the 1960s and 1980s over clay soil and Jurassic limestone bedrock. Mid-slope, 230m elevation and southeastern exposure.
Viticulture:
Certified organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter). 8500 vines/ha.
WineMaking:
Pressed with whole cluster and fermented over indigenous yeasts.
Aging:
Aged for 11 months, 80% in tank and 20% in 228L used oak barrels. “Zen” means that there is no sulfur added until bottling.
Bottling:
No fining. Cuvée “Zen”: 10-20 mg/L total sulfites.
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Rich red wine in elegant glass at Veritas Wines tasting room.