Maxime Crotet, 2022 Roussteau (Trousseau)


Producer


Vintage

2022

Region

France

Appellation

Vin de France

Cuvée

Roussteau

Varietal

Trousseau

Farming

Low/No Sulfur Vinification

Vinification

Barrel Aged, Carbonic Maceration, Low Sulfur Vinification & Aging, Organically Grown Grapes, Whole Cluster Fermented

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay

Produced from grapes grown in the Poligny, in the heart of the Jura, due to the varietal’s being part of the appellation in this region, Vin de France level wines are NOT allowed to include the varietal on the label.
Whole cluster fermentation follows an 8 day carbonic maceration. The wine is then pressed before the end of the fermentation, and put in barrel to finish fermenting, resulting in an exuberant, energetic and fruity wine with minimal tannic structure. Bottled after 6 months in neutral oak barrels with minimal SO2.
Deeper red fruit than the Poulsard due to the thicker skins of this varietal. Bright cherry aromatics are enchanting, to say the least. Soft tannins and a fresh energetic mouthfeel make this a perfect food wine.