Adrien Berlioz 'Cuvée Euphrasie' Chignin Bergeron 2019

Press 2 • May 2023 Direct Press Selection Located in the town of Arbin in Savoie, France at the foot of the Bauges Massif, Adrien Berlioz’s domaine has been certified organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2020. All of his vineyard sites are farmed in the most natural means possible with no herbicides, chemical fertilizers, or other synthetic chemicals in either the vineyard or cellar. Adrien’s Euphrasie is 100% Roussanne from 30 year old vines from a lieu dit (named vineyard) called “Grand Buisson” which translates to “Big Bush”. The grapes are hand harvested and transported in small boxes to ensure the highest quality. This vineyard faces south-east on a 40% gradient and is planted to a high density of 8000 vines per hectare.  At the winery the grapes are directly pressed and the free run juice is fermented naturally. The wine is then aged in 50% acacia barrels and 50% oak barrels. This wine has an annual production of only 2000 bottles. If you’ve been in the shop lately you may hav