La Ferme De Sato Schisteux Chenin Blanc 2022 750ml
La Ferme De Sato Schisteux Chenin Blanc 2022 750ml
Yoshiaki Sato and his wife Kyoko moved to Central Otago in 2006 and have been producing wines made with minimal intervention ever since. Yoshiaki and Kyoko have completed vintages together in Burgundy, the Loire and Alsace and to this day work under the mentorship of Pierre Frick. Until now Yoshiaki and Kyoko have been sourcing fruit from organic vineyards around Central Otago and in early 2016 purchased his own farm in the Pisa sub-region which he has planted with Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir.
95/100 – James Suckling
“The dried-apricot and pineapple character is impressive with hints of wood underneath. It’s medium- to full-bodied with ripe fruit, firm texture and a flavorful finish. Delicious chenin. Drink now.” – James Suckling
Vineyard:Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 20 & 26 April 2022. 48 hl/ha. Vinification: Pressed with basket press overnight. Natural yeast fermentation in oak barrels No additives except for 20 mg/L sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 15 months in French oak barrels. 24% new oak. Bottled: 28 August 2023 without fining or filtration. 2717 bottles produced.
Acl:14%
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