Jean-Yves Peron Pierra Menta 2023
Savoie // France
The third vintage of this relatively new cuvée.
Jean-Yves acquired these Gringet vines planted on schist slopes above Albertville at an altitude of 530 meters from Dominique Belluard.
Dominique Belluard was a legendary natural winemaker from Savoie renowned for elevating the rare Gringet grape into world-class still and sparkling wines.
Is this a white or an orange? Well, the grapes have undergone 2 weeks of carbonic maceration before ageing for 1 year in 300-litre barrels.
The fruit has taken a back seat to allow the minerals and perfumed spice to shine. Quince and tangerine, white pepper and ginger followed by a hint of clove and so much more. A unique bottle that feels unmistakably alpine.
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