2020 Clos Troteligotte Cahors "K-Pot", Southwest, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A star in Pariss natural wine scene, this sulfite free cuvee is totally natural wine without any additives or any kind other than the grapes from the vineyard. K Pot is French slang for no protection. As is traditional in the appellation, a bit of Merlot is included in the fermentation to help soften the palate. Cold maceration between 10 and 12 C for 5 days with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 6 months in concrete vessels. No added

Chambolle-Musigny and Santenay

He thrives on tapping into what he calls “the yin and the yang of Jois” — 800 years of viticultural history counterposed with fairly avant-garde cellar work

the old-vine Cabernet Franc

It’s made mostly in 600-liter demi-muid barrels and even this white wine is normally bottled without filtration

The 4 grape varieties reached optimal ripeness

For many generations

concentrated grapes

The fruit was hand harvested and gently pressed using a slow

old vine Garnacha

All the same

When the fermentation is complete

no temperature control