Domaine de Belliviere Coteaux-du-Loir 'Le Rouge-Gorge' 2016

Domaine de Bellviere was created in 1995, farming 15 hectares of vines organically & biodynamically across 5 communes. The 2016 ‘Rouge Gorge’ (red throat) gets its name from a small breed of finch that appears in the vines during spring. This varietal Pineau d’Aunis comes from 25-45 year old vines, destemmed, crushed, & fermented with native yeast. Flavors of crunchy red fruit, herbs, and sour cherry dominate, giving way to a tart, chalky finish.