2022 Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard Rhone, France Chateau Lafleur Agave: Sierra Negra (agave americana

Agave: Sierra Negra (agave americana sp

Fermentation occurred in open top fermenters with daily pump overs each with 14 days on skins before gentle pressing

2 pigeages / day

The botanicals that we use are certified organic and contain juniper

2022 Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard Rhone, France Chateau Lafleur Agave: Sierra Negra (agave americanaFrom the steep, south south east facing granite slopes of the revered Reynard lieu dit, the 2022 is made from 100% Syrah planted on old vines (many over 80 yrs) planted in decomposed granite bedrock. Fermented whole cluster (with 100% stems intact) w their native yeasts, starting with gentle carbonic maceration before a handful of punch downs. The wine is aged ~24 months in used oak barriques and large foudres (no new oak), bottled unfined and