Fleurie Passion
At a Glance
- Variety: Gamay
- Size: 0.17 ha (0.42 ac)
- Terroir: Château de Poncié, on a northeast-facing hillside, cooler climate, well-draining soil, granite bedrock.
- Viticulture: Farmed by Seiichi, biodynamic (not certified).
- Vinification: 100% whole cluster, minimal SO2 addition before vinification, 3-day cold maceration at 12 degrees C, semi-carbonic maceration and ambient yeast fermentation in tank, gentle punch-downs, malolactic conversion simultaneously during alcoholic fermentation, aged for 12 months in used barrels and for an additional 6 months in tank, no fining, no filtration, SO2 added when racked to tank (20-30 ppm total at bottling).
Additional Info
Previously labeled as 'Fleurie'.