Frédéric Cossard Bigotes Chardonnay 2021

The Wine: Frédéric Cossard Bigotes Chardonnay 2021 This is a Chardonnay from forty-year-old vines, planted on clay and limestone soils close to the village of Puligny. The grapes are directly pressed into concrete eggs for a year-long élevage. Saline, mineral, razor-sharp precision with fresh apple. Incredible wine. The Producer: Frédéric Cossard Frederic Cossard is a flesh and blood natural wine legend from Burgundy, giving birth to wines of unique vibrancy, unmistakable personality, and just plain juicy goodness. Having started in 1996, he farms about 6 hectares, a good portion of which is rented, near the village of Saint Romain.Inspired by memories of wines made by his grandfather for family consumption and strong of his background as a wine broker, Frederic started making natural wine when it was considered almost heresy. Oak-laden fruit bombs weighted down by chemical farming and additives were the standard. He uses a very long five to six weeks of maceration to give voice to th