Grapes: Melon de Bourgogne
Region: Loire, France
Vintage: 2024
Soil: Mica granite
Viticulture: Biodynamic + Organic
Vinification: Direct press, then fermented in tank
Aging: Aged on the lees in underground vats for 12-15 months
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: Minimal
Notes from the Importer: Under the direction of dynamo Fred Niger, who purchased the property from legendary farmer Guy Bossard, the domaine has maintained its reputation as a top grower of terroir-transparent, age-worthy Muscadet, and has evolved and expanded into new realms with its extensive line Vin de France varietal wines aged in a combination of amphora and barrel, and sometimes amphora alone.
Fred is as fanatical in the cellar as he is in the vineyards. His passion and connection to the natural world guide his every move. He is present, observant and mindful, always with the aim of working in tandem with the forces of nature and never against them. This commitment is strongly felt in the hauntingly peaceful room of amphoras, where Fred explores the energy exchange between vessel and wine, with the ultimate goal of transmitting this energy to those of us who have the pleasure of drinking these vibrant, lively, deep and pure expressions of soil and grape.
Frid Niger is a true visionary. His endless experiments and collaborations with fellow vignerons (see: Temps des Copains and Love & Grapes labels), have earned him a place in the wine world's most adventurous and creative circles. We are delighted to be in his orbit.
