Julien Courtois Ancestral Gamay Blend 2019

FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY Malbec (Côt), Gamay, Gascón MED-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, BAKING SPICE, EARTH, SMOKE, USED OAK  Julien Courtois and his partner have Heidi Kuka have worked tirelessly to restore a neglected 4.5 hectare estate of 40 year old vines in Sologne, where they recognized the land’s potential despite the condition of its long-damaged soils. Courtois has since succeeded in producing a slew compelling, terroir-driven natural wines from this small but mighty estate; the elegant and concentrated ‘Ancestral’ is a fine example of his best work. Give it ~30 mins to open & reveal its magic.  PAIR WITH: Pot-au-feu (French Beef Stew) ECOLOGY: Biodynamic  *Low Sulfur

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