Domaine de La Réaltière - Les Bardouines 2018
The Domaine de la Réaltière is located in Rians in Provence, in the Coteaux d'Aix en Provence appellation. The estate was created by Jean-Louis Michelland in 1994, and has been managed by his son Pierre Michelland since 2001. The vineyard spreads over 12.5 hectares and is surrounded by an olive grove and a forest of holm oaks and pine trees. The vines have been cultivated organically since 1994 and certified biodynamic since 2011.
Les Bardouines is made from 82-year-old Aramon, located on a plot called Caillette. The grapes are macerated for 3 weeks then begin their fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in jars for 8 months. Only 600 bottles were produced.
Grape variety: 100% Aramon