Qvevri 2023 Region|Sussex

Qvevri 2023 Region|SussexOlivier's experiment with taking a selection of Cabernet Franc from his older vines to fill a single Georgian qvevri that is buried out in the soils of the vineyard. Harnessing the heat from the earth, this is enough for its fermentation to begin. The most elemental of all of the wines, there are rugged flecks of volatility to the aromatics, with flashes of wild bramble showing themselves in between. The clay vessel has filed down the tannins, leaving

this time geared up for knocking back at the bistro table

higher tones of red fruits with savoury mushroom in a way that hints at something Burgundian

it's one of them - new world glouglou perfection (the name translates as 'how great you are

The texture is rich and a very brief skin maceration adds some grip

The most delicately-extracted of all her Moulin-à-Vent wines

keeping that varietal fruit pure and direct

retaining good acidity but still showing the effects of that southern ripeness

pomegranates

removing the international varietals that were planted there instead

pale and perfumed with gentle notes of orange blossom

Drinking well already but this one will only benefit from some cellar time if you have the patience to lay it down

giving the finished wine a touch more spice than previous vintages