Natural | Biodynamic | Organic Wines & Ciders

Domaine Dugois - Savagnin Sous Voile | AOC Arbois

Domaine Dugois - Savagnin Sous Voile | AOC Arbois

Vendor
Price/Case
Regular price
$425.00 / case
Sale price
$425.00
Regular price
Sold out
Unit price
per 
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Sorry this product is sold out! Find it at one of our supporters.

Farming philosophy : Organic (in conversion since 2019 - NOP certification in 2022)

Bottled after less than 6 years in barrels, this wine cannot be named « Vin Jaune »

 

Vineyard Information

Grape varieties : 100% Savagnin
Plot size : 2,35 (5,80 acres)
Average age of the vines : 35-40 years West facing

Elevation : 290-330m (950-1180 ft)
Soils : Gravelly clay on red marls and dolomitic rocks

FARMING PRACTICES

  • Training method : Guyot double

  • No pesticide

  • No insecticide

  • Cover crops

  • Work of the soil 3 times a year

  • Organic treatments (sulfur, copper...)

    Winemaking

    • Hand picked grapes / Destemmed 100%

    • Pneumatic press

    • Settling : 20 hours

    • Indigenous yeasts

    • Fermentation : seasoned large barrels / 30 days - malolactic

    • Aging : 3 years in neutral oak barrels “sous voile” under a layer of

      yeast without topping up. Evaporation (« Angel’s share ») during

      all these years corresponds to 15% of the original volume.

    • Fined : no

    • Filtration : Yes (light)

    • Vegan : Yes

      Tasting notes

      Fruity nose with notes of green walnut, apple, pear, quince and spice. Rich palate showing a nice tension and offering a nice length on walnut, apple and quince notes.

Press ratings

93 pts Wine Enthusiast 2017 vintage

92 pts Wine Advocate 2016 vintage