S.C. Pannell Single Vineyard ‘Smart Vineyard’ Grenache 2022 domaine-auguste-clape 40 year old White Frontignac

40 year old White Frontignac grapes were hand harvested to create this deliciously fruity and refreshing sparkling wine

unctuous and very tasty…I liked this Kopke for the textural pleasure and pure nutty flavor that led to the persistent aftertaste

dry earthen spices

Spicy black lozenge fruit with a lift of shiso

The fruit was hand sorted in the vineyard and winery

S.C. Pannell Single Vineyard ‘Smart Vineyard’ Grenache 2022 domaine-auguste-clape 40 year old White FrontignacHand harvested on the 16th of March and immediately crushed. Fermented in one stainless steel open top fermenter with regular pump overs, 20% whole bunch. Left on skins for 10 days before a gentle press. Settled in tank for 24 days before transfer to an old French oak vat and two puncheons for malolactic fermentation and extended maturation. Racked twice an bottled without fining, filtration, additions, or adjustment on the 6th September 2023. Alcohol