2017 Richoux Irancy 'Les Cailles', Burgundy, France La Rural Winemaking: Chardonnay fermented on skins

Winemaking: Chardonnay fermented on skins

the fruit is fermented naturally in tank before seeing almost two years in old barrel

Climate: Cool climate

with an inland character

the clusters are tiny (golf-ball sized) and intensely colored

2017 Richoux Irancy 'Les Cailles', Burgundy, France La Rural Winemaking: Chardonnay fermented on skinsFram a 1. 80 hectare gradually sloping, southeast facing vineyard above the village of Irancy. Richoux's finest and best exposed parcels are used to make his Irancy Rouge. In top years, he also makes two single vineyard Irancy: one from the gradually sloping and clay centric "Cailles" vineyard, and the scond from a vineyard called Vaupessiot with older vines and a full south facing exposition overlooking the Yonne River. At harvest, everything is