Baptiste Cousin Pied 2023 750ml

The ‘22 vintage of the Baptiste’s ‘Pied’ is a lively orange wine made from old vines of Chenin Blanc that were planted in 1955. The wine is characterized by notes of bergamot and dried apricot, and has a strong tannic backbone with freshening acidity.

Varieties: Chenin Blanc

Vineyard: Pied Flonc. Old vines on schist (planted in 1955), biodynamically farmed by Baptiste himself

Vinification Method: Direct Press followed by elevage in barrique for 2 years with some oxidation. Unfined, unfiltered, zero SO2 added.

Personality: delicious, layered, intriguing. “Prendre le pied” means to enjoy oneself in French and that’s exactly the feeling that this wine delivers.

-Jenny and Francois Selections