The wine was aged in 25% new French oak Bousset barrels and the rest older neutral barrels
Iliana Malihin established her winery in 2019
The two are co-planted and harvested together with the Melqo component having much higher sugar than the Bazaleti
which together gives a vibrant wine with moreish salty notes
Each parcel at the estate is vinified individually and often co-planted in red and white grapes
2021 Les Vignes de Paradis Terroir du Leman 'Un P'tit Coin de Paradis', IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Walk Around Tasting The wine was aged inVariety: Chasselas Vine Age: Planted in the 1990s Terroir: Glacial moraines, molasse, yellow clay. Western exposure. Viticulture: Organic (official conversion), biodynamic methods Vinification: Picked 2 to 3 times at harvest, gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation (16C) in 500 liter demi muids. Aged 7 to 9 months, light filtration (white earth), no SO2 added until bottling