COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Frédéric Cossard
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Frédéric Cossard is a highly respected natural winemaker based in Saint-Romain, Burgundy. Known for his hands-on yet non-interventionist approach, Cossard created 'Rafling' as part of his négociant project. The grapes are sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Alsace and transported to his cellar in Burgundy. This wine represents a brilliant crossover of Alsatian terroir and Burgundian natural winemaking expertise, resulting in a unique skin-contact expression.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Rafling' is a playful, phonetic nod to the Riesling grape variety.
Fact 02
Frédéric Cossard founded his domaine in 1996 after previously working as a milk broker.
Fact 03
This wine is vinified entirely without added sulfur, showcasing Cossard's mastery of zero-sulfite winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Riesling grapes undergo a period of skin-contact maceration for approximately two weeks to extract color, texture, and complex phenolics. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in concrete eggs and neutral oak vats. The wine is aged on its fine lees without any temperature control, fining, or filtration. In line with Cossard's philosophy, no sulfur is added at any stage of the process.
