Winemaking Techniques: all indigenous yeast fermentations in stainless steel tanks
with Gaston's second son Ronald Hochar at the helm and the third generation still very much involved
When he bought land in Savennieres in the 1970's
After taking a more prominent role in her father's winery Condé in 2012
His commitment to transparency and championing lesser known grapes and growing sites is a breath of fresh air in what sometimes feels like the same ole’ same-old from California
2019 Bernard Burgaud, Syrah | Côte-Rotie, France Douro Winemaking Techniques: all indigenous yeastVareital(s): Syrah Vineyard Practices: Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Certified Winemaking Techniques: native yeast, no stem inclusion, pipeage, 20% new barrique for 15 months, unfined unfiltered Vegan: Yes Typicity: Typical, although very unique that they resist the urge to Winemaker: Pierre Burgaud Bio: When Bernard Burgaud inherited his father's vineyards in the 1980's, he set himself to the work of replanting the steep schist slopes