2019 Porter Creek Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA Les Vins Pirouettes 2018 Yvon Metras Fleurie 1

2018 Yvon Metras Fleurie 1

this is true minimal intervention agriculture

Aged sur lie in 1 puncheon and 1 barrel for 10 months

Fermentation takes place in barrels and foudres

with a sizzling intensity and a finish well exceeding the minute mark

2019 Porter Creek Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA Les Vins Pirouettes 2018 Yvon Metras Fleurie 1Soil: Clay and bedrock (reminiscent of schist, shale, granite) Farming: Organic and biodynamic Vinification: 3 4 day cold soak in naturally temperature controlled tanks. Open top bin fermentation, 1 3 whole cluster, with native yeasts. Aging: 11 months in 228L French oak (25% new)