2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron Harvested from a south facing

Harvested from a south facing slope at 1

SOIL: Clay-limestoneVITICULTURESoils are worked

far from either civilization or water

The soil here is rich

Fruit is hand-harvested

2021 Ormiale Lies VDF, Bordeaux, France Stephane Aviron Harvested from a south facingWinemakers note: A UFO. Lees (Lies in French) and bourbes (the leftover pomace after pressing) of all grape varieties that we used in the 2021 vintage (Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Smillon). Only 395 bottles made. Making of: The lees and pomace were left to rest and clear themselves by gravity in a vat for more than 9 months under flor (voile) at 10c constant temperature and in the dark of the limestone quarry. Bottled by gravity (no pump)