2020 Famille Paquet Saint-Véran, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINEEverything that Paquet does is light and natural. The fermentations occur spontaneously. Sulphur is added only at bottling. Oakiness is eschewed, with only 20% of the barrels new, and a transfer from barrel to steel cask after around 12 months for a further 6 months of rest before bottling. ABOUT THIS PRODUCERThe story began in 1980, when Jocelyne and Michel Paquet created Domaine des Valanges. The estate, located in Davay, a small

The methodology behind it feels outré today but would have been common practice for the ancients to whom its Latin name pays tribute: a co-fermentation of both red and white grapes—in this case

Fermentation was done in 100% Barrels 200-300-500 liters and aging on the lees

All the wines are made with the traditional and most popular varieties from this iconic region

The days are hot with moderate night temperatures for this high Mediterranean region

Steadfast devotion to tradition combined with a high regard and respect for modern viticultural and winemaking techniques result in complex and elegant Baroli that are released for sale only when they have acquired perfect maturity

The family’s hard work

Cabernet Franc (33%)

Planted in austere

The vines flourish in a stony limestone clay soil and find their full expression thanks to certified organic and biodynamic agriculture

Barbera is all acid and no tannin

Starting in mid Sept

Alphonse and Henri