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Famille Richel Savoie - Apremont La Combelle 2021

Famille Richel Savoie - Apremont La Combelle 2021

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12 x 750ml
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$207.00 / case
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La Combelle refers the small valley north of the cellar. An historical plot of the family.

Vineyard Information

Tasting notes
Varietal : 100% Jacquère
Plot Size : 5ha (12 acres)
Average age of the vines : 70-75 years
Southeast facing
Elevation : 380 m (1245ft)
Soils : Clay-Limestone
FARMING PRACTICES
• Training method : Single Guyot
• No herbicides
• No chemical and organic fertilizers
• Cover crops
• Sheep used to control cover during the winter
• Voluntary low yields compared to the appellation (because of
cover crops and lack of fertilizers)

 

Winemaking

• Hand picked grapes / whole bunches
• Pneumatic press
• Yeast : Indigenous
• Fermentation : Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks / 21-
30 days at 50-60°F
• No Malolactic fermentation
• Aging : 6-12 months in stainless-steel tanks / on fine lees
• Fining : yes (Bentonite)
• Filtration : Yes
• Vegan : Yes


Tasting notes
Floral and aromatic notes of honeysuckle and citrus on the nose.
Mineral, straightforward and crisp palate, highlighted by flavors of
citrus.


Press ratings
89 pts Wine Enthusiast – 2020 vintage