Aukisinis Maceration 2019
Domaine Etienne & Sébastien Riffault Sancerre
Orange - Loire
Natural | Biodynamic | No sulfites | Unfiltered |
This is the Aukisinis macerated, the idea of the maceration is to look for new aromas and exotic flavours together with the botrytis, at the same time making it pleasant but not strong.
Maceration for a week in whole bunches with only golden grapes, harvested the same day as Auksinis
• 24 months in stainless steel vats then 12 months in barrels.
• Duration of vinification: 3 months of fermentation, followed by malo,
• No use of So2 during vinification or ageing.
• Aged for 36 months on fine lees, no fining or filtration
Sauvignon blanc 50 years old grown in clay and limestone soil. Late harvest, as the name suggests (Auksinis is gold in Lithuanian).
Grapes |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Classification |
Sancerre AOC |
Alcohol % |
13 |
Bottle size |
0,75 L |