2022 La Baladeuse Copinages/Crustaces Blanc VDF, L'Herault Valley, France Colete Some may argue the case

Some may argue the case but

with a very minor percentage of the wine going through malolactic in French oak barrels

Nikka's 'Coffey' bottlings show off the Coffey still which was the first patented continuous still

Many winemakers use the glass as a tool towards refining their blends

The two varieties are blended and then bottled without fining

2022 La Baladeuse Copinages/Crustaces Blanc VDF, L'Herault Valley, France Colete Some may argue the caseBlend Terret Bourret and Picpoul Organic vineyards located in Pinet, relatively close to the Mediteranean Sea. Direct press of grapes. Fermented naturally with no additives (Yeast, enzymes, SO2, etc) Aged 9 months in fiberglass tanks. Bottled without SO2. A beautiful natural wine made for seafood (and friends!). Alas, Copinages means friendly favoritism" for Crustaces, or shellfish. Fresh and crisp with hints of dried pears and turmeric."