COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
100% Mondeuse
PRODUCER
Jean-Yves Péron
REGION
Savoie
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Pas De L'Ours is a 100% Mondeuse red wine from Jean-Yves Péron, located in the Savoie region of France, classified as Vin de France. The wine is a testament to the producer's dedication to natural winemaking, utilizing grapes from very old vines (30-120+ years) cultivated on steep, high-altitude terraces (350-600m) with mica-schist soils. Péron employs organic and biodynamic farming practices, eschewing chemicals and machinery. The winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention, with spontaneous fermentation, semi-carbonic maceration, and aging in used barrels. This approach aims to capture the essence of the unique alpine terroir.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€62
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are worked by hand, a tradition dating back to the 1800s.
Fact 02
Some vines are over 120 years old, offering incredible depth.
Fact 03
Practices organic and biodynamic farming without certification.
Fact 04
Minimal to no added sulfites are used in production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Pas De L'Ours is produced using a combination of traditional and natural winemaking techniques. Grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, followed by a long maceration period of approximately two months, employing semi-carbonic maceration with whole bunches and regular punch-downs. The wine is then aged for two to three years in used 500-liter barrels to allow for slow development without significant oak influence. Minimal to no sulfites are added throughout the process, reflecting a commitment to natural winemaking.
