2021 Gauthier Pere et Fils Domaine du Bel Air Bourgueil Clos Nouveau Loire, France Billecart-salmon Joan spent years working in

Joan spent years working in a large cellar in Catalunya and traveling the vineyards of France

Only two barrels are produced

organically grown Nerello Mascalese and Grenache grapes were hand-harvested from the 75-80 year-old bush vines

This Blanc de Blancs unites certified-organic Grand Cru Chardonnay from chalk-rich parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Puisieulx

hyper-concentrated and aromatic grapes that boast beautiful acidity and strong minerality

2021 Gauthier Pere et Fils Domaine du Bel Air Bourgueil Clos Nouveau Loire, France Billecart-salmon Joan spent years working inHistorically the most prized vineyard in Bourgeuil, belonging to the monks at the local abbey. Located just inside the village limits of Benais where the Gauthier family live and work, Pierre jumped at the chance to restore this abandoned piece of history. Soil: SImiar geology to Clos Rougeard's famed Le Bourg vineyard with thin clay topsoil over tuffeaux limestone. 70 year old vines. Viticulture: Farmed organically, grapes are hand harvested. The