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Le Puy Marie Vin de France Rose 2023

Chateau Le Puy
$70.00

Grape: Merlot
Vintage: 2023
Type: Rosé

This natural dry rosé is a pure varietal expression of merlot produced through the traditional saignée method at Château Le Puy. Sourced from biodynamically managed vineyards, a select portion of juice is run off from red wine vats during early fermentation. The liquid ferments spontaneously with native wild yeasts and matures for six to ten months inside seasoned French oak barrels. It is bottled entirely unfiltered and completely without added sulfites.

It radiates a clear, vibrant pink hue, releasing fresh aromas of wild red fruits, peonies, and delicate field flowers. On the palate, the light-bodied frame is light and playful, focusing on an unmanipulated, fresh fruit presentation. Soft, fine-grained tannins are so light they are barely detectable across the fluid mouthfeel. A clean line of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the texture thoroughly refreshed. It finishes completely dry and clean.

Château Le Puy is a historic winery in the Bordeaux region of France, recognized as a pioneer in biodynamic and natural winemaking. The Amoreau family has owned and farmed the property since 1610, resisting the use of chemical products and commercial trends for centuries. The estate has never used synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and was among the first in France to gain organic and biodynamic certifications. They maintain a balanced, self-sustaining ecosystem by preserving a significant portion of their land as forests and wild areas. The winery briefly gained international attention when its 2003 vintage was featured in the Japanese manga series The Drops of God. Following a dispute over appellation rules in 2017, the winery left the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation and bottles its wine as "Vin de France" to maintain its traditional winemaking style.