COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Grenache
PRODUCER
Domaine Berry - Althoff
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Janis by Domaine Berry - Althoff is a sparkling rosé wine from the Languedoc region of France, produced using the Méthode Ancestrale. The estate, founded by Imogen Berry and Robin Althoff, practices biodynamic farming, holding Demeter certification. The vineyards are situated in Aubais, with vines planted as early as 1983, grown in limestone soils. The wine is a reflection of the estate's commitment to minimalist winemaking, allowing the terroir and indigenous yeasts to express themselves. The label is a collaboration with artist Agathe Mariposa. The 2022 vintage is 100% Grenache, while the 2023 vintage is a blend of Grenache and Cinsault.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made using the ancient 'ancestral method' of sparkling wine production.
Fact 02
The estate is Demeter certified for its biodynamic farming practices.
Fact 03
The label features artwork by artist Agathe Mariposa.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage contains no detectable added sulphites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Janis is produced using the Méthode Ancestrale, an ancient technique for creating sparkling wine. Grapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically farmed vineyards. Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. The wine is then bottled before fermentation is complete, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create its signature sparkle. It ages on its lees in the bottle for nine months, developing complexity. The wine is then riddled and disgorged at the estate. The 2022 vintage was notably made without added sulphites, aligning with the estate's philosophy of minimal intervention.
