2024 Henri Chauvet Vie Ordinaire, Vin de France 1.5L Magnum Jean Foillard a truly chuggable red

a truly chuggable red

Clos du Cromin was planted to red grapes until 1971

Aged 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels and finished for 1 year in ex-Kijoshu sake casks (American oak)

From two lieux-dit: “Les Poulaillères” and “Les Treux”

2024 Henri Chauvet Vie Ordinaire, Vin de France 1.5L Magnum Jean Foillard a truly chuggable redGamay & Pinot Noir from two plots (volcanic soil + blue marl). There is 10 to 12 days of maceration with whole bunches in large stainless steel tanks. Only pump overs with a bucket are performed to wet the cap. The wine is aged for 12 months in a new oval foudre (50%) and in old barrels of 300 liters and 228 liters (50%), followed by 6 months in bottle.