2021 Ormiale 'Secmillon' Blanc, Bordeaux, France Nebbiolo Gamay Sale parched summer

parched summer

A small part (25%) of the 2020/2021 blend was lightly filtered and lightly sulfured

The vines are dry-farmed and own-rooted

The wine is topped up while in barrel

spice influenced with a more pronounced tannic structure

2021 Ormiale 'Secmillon' Blanc, Bordeaux, France Nebbiolo Gamay Sale parched summerThe name is a pun on the grape the wine is made from, and sec the French word for dry, to make it clear that this is not a sweet version of this versatile grape. Only 630 bottles made. Grape: 100% Smillon Making of: the grapes are hand picked and direct pressed. 50% ferments in a 350L cherry wood barrel and 50% in 54L dame jeannes. All blended together and aged in dame jeannes for 10 months, in the limestone quarry. Bottled by gravity (no pump)