Description
l'Insouciale from Marin. Carefree, that's what you'll say. Supposedly the entry-level cuvée of Le Vigne Sauvage. Such a term absolutely does this wine no good. Beautiful expression of terroir with Chasselas grapes straight from the shores of Lake Geneva. Musky with a lush and smoky mouthfeel and full of life. Salty as you are not used to from Chasselas. Well from David.
After working for years for Dominique Lucas, Les Vignes des Paradis, David Humbert decided to start his own business in 2018. In the French Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, he cultivates 1.5 hectares of mainly Chasselas and Gamay. Chasselas is mainly known for producing fairly neutral wines. Wrongly, David proves. His wines are feather-light, clear, full of tension and have a beautiful salty minerality.
The domain is located in both the Marignan appellation and in Marin, where both have a terroir of clay and limestone. In the vineyards, the natural vegetation is embraced. He works completely biodynamically, without the use of mechanical agricultural equipment to protect the land as much as possible. No weed killers but ploughing is done with the help of horses and after the harvest, sheep graze.
Just started and already so beautiful. Not available in large quantities so be there early.
Country / Region: France / Haut-Savoie
Grapes: 100% Chasselas
In the vineyard: Terroir of clay and limestone. Biodynamic farming. Harvest by hand. Orchards located on the northeast with an average age of 30 years old.
In the cellar : Completely destemmed, 5 days skin contact and then immediately pressed. 11 months maturation in stainless steel. Unfiltered, without addition of SO2
Quality mark: Demeter – biodynamic
After working for years for Dominique Lucas, Les Vignes des Paradis, David Humbert decided to start his own business in 2018. In the French Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, he cultivates 1.5 hectares of mainly Chasselas and Gamay. Chasselas is mainly known for producing fairly neutral wines. Wrongly, David proves. His wines are feather-light, clear, full of tension and have a beautiful salty minerality.
The domain is located in both the Marignan appellation and in Marin, where both have a terroir of clay and limestone. In the vineyards, the natural vegetation is embraced. He works completely biodynamically, without the use of mechanical agricultural equipment to protect the land as much as possible. No weed killers but ploughing is done with the help of horses and after the harvest, sheep graze.
Just started and already so beautiful. Not available in large quantities so be there early.
Country / Region: France / Haut-Savoie
Grapes: 100% Chasselas
In the vineyard: Terroir of clay and limestone. Biodynamic farming. Harvest by hand. Orchards located on the northeast with an average age of 30 years old.
In the cellar : Completely destemmed, 5 days skin contact and then immediately pressed. 11 months maturation in stainless steel. Unfiltered, without addition of SO2
Quality mark: Demeter – biodynamic
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