Domaine de la Gerbelle - Claude Quenard - The 1st Harvesters 2021
Domaine de la Gerbelle is located in Chignin, in Savoie . The property was originally a farm which belonged to the Carthusian Order, where a mixed farming and breeding activity was developed. In the 1960s, Claude Quenard specialized in viticulture. At the beginning of 2000, his sons Claude, André and Guy converted the vineyard to organic farming. Biodynamic certification was obtained in 2016. Today, a new generation is taking the reins of the estate and putting their personal mark on it by launching a craft brewery activity, also focused on organic principles.
Les 1ers Récoltants is made from Jacquère whose vine is around 30 years old. The grapes are subjected to skin maceration for 20 days before gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs in vats and malolactic conversion is carried out. The wine is aged for 12 months on fine lees in vats.
Grape variety: 100% Jacquère