2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon 'Vin de Frantz' Menu Pineau Vin de France Pierluigi Zampaglione Vinification: Direct press and selection

Vinification: Direct press and selection of the first juices

the grapes are placed in lagar

This is a somewhat obscure vinification technique referred to in France as “flottaison” (flotation) or “trempouiller” (to dip

Vine Age: Planted 1960-1961

26% Sonoma Coast

2023 Domaine Frantz Saumon 'Vin de Frantz' Menu Pineau Vin de France Pierluigi Zampaglione Vinification: Direct press and selectionFrantz Saumon has been making wine in Montlouis since 2002 when he graduated from oenology school. Instead of taking the traditional route and working for an established producer to learn the ropes, Frantz jumped in feet first and purchased a small plot of land of his own. A slightly obsessive, serious minded vigneron, Frantz set out to make "true Montlouis"; to this end, he has converted the vineyards to organic viticulture, only relies on indigenous