Courtois "L'Icaunais Gascon" Region_Rheinhessen This is a farm where

This is a farm where biodiversity is truly cherished and in recent years

The “Opok” wines are made with grapes from the lower part of the hill

naming it for the reddish alpine soils he works

and becoming a well-respected sommelier and advocate for natural wine

Maryse Chatelin acquired a small patch of land outside of the small village of Uchizy

Courtois "L'Icaunais Gascon" Region_Rheinhessen This is a farm whereGrapes: Gascon Region: VDF Vintage: 2017 Viticulture: Biodynamic Soils: Limestone Vinification: Hand harvested, destemmed, then gently pressed Aging: 30 months in barrels Fining or Filtering: None Sulfur: None added Notes from the Importer: Claude Courtois has created a small farm which exemplies what biodynamic is in terms of biodiversity and self sufficiency, although he does not consider himself to be a biodynamic grower. He farms a balanced &