Camille & Mathieu Apffel Avant La Tempete Blanc 2024 1.5L

Located in the village of Saint-Baldoph, the majority of Camille and Mathieu's land consists of Jacquère vines planted outside the winery: a serene three hectares surrounded by quaint houses and, not too far in the distance, the imposing Massif de Chartreuse. The vines are 30 to 70 years old, 250-350m in altitude, exposed southeast and planted on clay and limestone soils heavy in fragmented mica-schist and quartz brought by ancient glaciers. The rest of the vines are planted in the nearby village of Saint-Alban, where Jacquère grows alongside Altesse on a steep, gravelly hill. Though 80% of the production consists of white wine, a small amount of Gamay and Mondeuse is also produced.

This wine is called "Before The Storm". 2018 was a great vintage in quality and quantity, but Mathieu lost 80% of his crop due to a hail storm in 2019. So this cuvée might very well be a one time release.

The label art was designed by Alice Bossut, a childhood friend of Mathieu's.

Appellation:Vin de Savoie

Winemaking:Direct press. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, aging on the lees in barrique.

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