2024 Louis Billard Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru, France Tyrrells he filters the inchoate cider

he filters the inchoate cider to remove particulates

but Chidaine was convinced that it was one of the very best sites in Montlouis

We called the wine “1MN” because it was then the first fruit that we brought into the winery and we thought that it was Malvasia Nera

But in reality

The bright front palate is backed up by delicate talcy structure and a moreish acidity

2024 Louis Billard Santenots, Volnay Premier Cru, France Tyrrells he filters the inchoate ciderSatenots sees a three day cold soak and 12 day native ferment with early pump overs and light punch downs, 30% whole clusters, 14 months in barrel (20% new) and 2 months in stainless, then slow lenticular filtration and ~15 mg L free SO, yielding ~750 bottles.