Denis Jamain The White Fossiles 2019
Organic and Biodynamic.
Demeter.
Grape variety :
Sauvignon blanc 100%
Alcohol:13.0%
Cultivation :
• A 3 hectare plot on the Pierres Plates hillside
• Hillsides with an average slope of 20%
• Kimmeridgien clay-limestone soil
• Certified in organic and biodynamic farming
Vinification :
• Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature on indigenous yeasts
Color :
• Pale gold
Nose :
• Beautiful aromatic intensity, both floral and fruity: white flowers, citrus fruits, menthol notes
Palate :
• Beautiful freshness on the attack with predominantly citrus fruits
• Evolution in the mid-palate towards aromas of exotic fruits
• Minerality and salinity ensuring a good length in the mouth
• Complexity linked to a good concentration
Consumption :
• Very pleasant to consume as an aperitif
• Goes particularly well with all fish, seafood and goat cheese dishes
• Optimal tasting temperature: 11 ° - 12 ° C
Delivery is free for orders over £30.00.
Most deliveries are next day (90%) but please allow 2 days.
We try and ship orders received by 16.00 on a next day delivery. We mainly use Royal Mail and Parcelforce.
If there are any delays we will advise you immediately.
We are not able to guarantee next day delivery due to events that can be out of our control. Tracking will be added to the online order when shipped.
Biodynamic farming is a holistic approach to agriculture in which vitality has the highest priority. Its origin lies in the agricultural course held by Rudolf Steiner in 1924. Demeter is the international logo of certified biodynamic food that you will see on packaging in shops and supermarkets, in farm shops, and at farmers' markets selling biodynamic food. It is the world's oldest certification mark, and is your guarantee of high quality food, wine and products farmed and produced to the highest standards.
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he Reuilly vineyard has a long history ... a very long history since the first vines of Reuilly were entrusted in the 7th century by King Dagobert to the monks of the Royal Abbey of St-Denis.
It was in 1935 that Camille Rousseau, Denis Jamain's maternal grandfather, settled in Reuilly and planted his first Sauvignon blanc vines there.
The Reuilly vineyard was classified as an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for its whites in 1937, one year after the establishment of the appellations system at the national level and in 1961 for its reds made from Pinot noir and rosés made from Pinot gris.
At the beginning of the 90s, Denis Jamain decided out of passion for the vineyard to take up the torch and acquire a beautiful set of plots in the town of Reuilly, a real starting point for the development of the estate.
After leading the operation in sustainable management for many years, he converted to organic farming in 2007 (certified by Veritas) and biodynamics in 2011 (certified by Demeter).
Domaine Denis Jamain has four main localities: Les Coignons, Les Pierres Plates, Les Chatillons, Les Conges, on which 12 ha of Sauvignon blanc, 5 ha of Pinot noir and 4 ha of Pinot gris are planted.
The Domaine benefits from an exceptional terroir, mainly clay-limestone of the Kimmeridgian type for the cultivation of its three grape varieties and also benefits from very favorable climatic conditions for the good maturation of the grapes.
The winery in the immediate vicinity of the plots is equipped with modern, high-performance facilities and ensures perfect traceability of operations and products. It also offers hygienic conditions and an irreproachable sanitary environment.
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