Julien Courtois & Heidi Kuka - Clos de la Bruyère - Ancestral 2018
Le Clos de La Bruyère is located in Soings-en-Sologne, in the Loire Valley. Julien Courtois created his own vineyard in 1998, after learning the trade from his father, the well-known Claude Courtois. The 4.5-hectare estate is managed by Julien and his girlfriend, Heidi Kuka.
Ancestral is a blend of Gamay, Chaudenay, Côt and Gamay Franc de Pied. The vines were planted in 1968, 1970, 2003 and 1978 on clay-siliceous and flint soils. Fermentation is traditional and the wine is aged in barrels for 24 months.
Grape varieties: Gamay, Chaudenay, Côt, Gamay Franc de Pied
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