COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Trousseau Gris
PRODUCER
Jolie Laide
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris 2022 is a skin-contact white wine, or orange wine, made from 100% Trousseau Gris grapes. These grapes are sourced from the Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard in Sonoma County, California, which utilizes organic and dry-farmed viticulture. The vineyard block dates back to 1981. Jolie Laide Wines, founded by winemaker Scott Schultz, focuses on producing wines from uncommon varietals, emphasizing organic farming and a minimalist approach to winemaking. The name 'Jolie Laide' reflects a philosophy of embracing unconventional beauty in wine.
ALCOHOL
12.6%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-21°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Trousseau Gris is a rare grape, often found in Alsace, France.
Fact 02
The vines for this wine were planted in 1981.
Fact 03
Jolie Laide means 'pretty-ugly' in French, reflecting unconventionally beautiful wines.
Fact 04
This is an 'orange wine' due to skin contact during winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris 2022 begins with foot-crushing the 100% Trousseau Gris grapes. This is followed by a few days of skin maceration, which imparts color and texture. The grapes are then pressed, and the wine undergoes natural fermentation in neutral puncheons and stainless steel tanks. Aging takes place in neutral barriques, allowing for the development of complexity without overt oak influence.
