2012 Champagne Salon “Le Mesnil”, Champagne, France 1.5 L MAGABOUT THIS WINE Initially mild mannered, winter 2012 unleashed its full force in February, with freezing temperatures of minus 10, even minus 20C. Then March came in like a lamb. Tender buds were beginning to emerge, only for April to bring heavy rains with clear, and therefore glacial, nights. A cold snap during flowering did not help matters, without even so much as a ray of sunshine in the offing. The vines looked pitiful. And then more rain, right

But in the hands of a sensitive soul such as Beitler

It is a long process and it still remains a lot of work before we can see any results

the brand specializes in single vineyard wines that are minimal intervention

it's an experience that should be savored and enjoyed

Colgin Cellars

The grapes are then meticulously sorted at the winery

We are working with 4 Burgundy grapes varieties

But thus began a project determined to recover the fundamental roots of Rioja

4 months in stainless steel tank

a 300-acre domaine that has been in his family for generations

GRAPES: Müller-Thurgau

Traditionnal vinifications (T 28°C)