Carefully hand sorted, fully destemmed and fermented with yeasts from the vineyard, gently fermented using infusion methods for 25 days. Settled in tank before being transferred to French wooden barrels. Elevage of 18 months, then bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Planted between 2000-2002 at 11,111 vines/ha and farmed biodynamically from inception. An expansive, east-facing slope.Strong, beautifully structured soils; 30% clay, 15% active lime.
Harvest date: 27 April 2023.

Ruby hue with great clarity. Spices reminiscent of Shichuan pepper, iodine, crushed rocks, brooding aromas of savoury dark fruits, and spicy complexity. A fine, compact palate that is expansive with a core of red fruits and an umami, moreish complexity surrounded by soft fine tannins and a saline, palate-activating structure. A pure, vibrant and elegant expression of Earth Smoke.