COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Soreli
PRODUCER
Arnaud Combier
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vents Contraires 2021 is an orange wine from Beaujolais, France, produced by Arnaud Combier from 100% Soreli grapes under the Vin de France appellation. Arnaud Combier, with a family history in winemaking, champions natural wine production, emphasizing minimal intervention and organic viticulture. His work extends to a négociant activity, supporting growers and ensuring fair practices. The use of the naturally resistant Soreli grape and the skin-contact method are key distinctive aspects of this wine, contributing to its unique profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from the Soreli grape, known for its natural resistance to disease.
Fact 02
An orange wine, meaning it's made from white grapes with extended skin contact.
Fact 03
Arnaud Combier has been a proponent of natural winemaking for over 20 years.
Fact 04
Classified as Vin de France, allowing for greater winemaking flexibility.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vents Contraires 2021 is produced using a natural winemaking approach. The Soreli grapes, organically grown and destemmed, undergo fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks. A key technique is the 15-day maceration on skins, with gentle extraction via punching down. Following fermentation, the wine is aged partially in stainless steel and partially in large wooden foudres. Minimal sulfites are added before bottling. The vineyard practices involve organic viticulture with no chemical treatments, and the vines are trained in a Cordon de Royat form.
