2018 Chêne Bleu "Abélard" VDP Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THE WINE This is Chne Bleu's flagship Grenache Blend named after the famed philosopher Pierre Abelard to reflect its forceful, brooding intensity and showcase the opulence and concentration of our old vine Grenache, with some Syrah to add to the complex structure. The grapes for this wine are sourced from high altitude (550m), mature vines farmed using organic and biodynamic principles. They are hand picked into shallow crates and meticulously

Clay honed his winemaking skills and winery operations knowledge at Kenwood

Vinification is minimal intervention and takes place in wood

Their commitment was demonstrated by maintaining regular attention to the vineyards and prioritizing quality

) and so began the latest movement in French natural wine

evoking a sense of place through clarity

the wine shows notes of scallion

Faire la Fête

and élevage in mostly older oak barrels (no more than 15–20% new)

6 hectares of nut trees

a fundamental value

enhancing both quality and grape tonnage

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