Bière Vivante De Chenin, 2023 France olive groves and vegetable gardens

olive groves and vegetable gardens

rested in bottle for a year

the rest destemmed and infused within juice for a week before being pressed off to earthenware jars for nine months to rest

salinity and vibrancy are to be expected

something like Osso Buco

Bière Vivante De Chenin, 2023 France olive groves and vegetable gardensThe world of wine and beer are coming together in exciting ways. This remarkable blonde was fermented on the lees of Chenin Blanc from the Brez parcel of legendary Loire Valley producer Clos Rougeard. It spent nine months resting in barriques from the domaine, rendering a rich, complex beer that has a little of the nuance and finesse we expect from the great wines of this hallowed cru.