I must say I fell in love with the Lézard rouge. It does start with the label which hints at something minimalist and yet bold. Spot on.
The wine is really, well, Pinot Noir as an undercover agent - it intrigues, it delights, it then pulls the rug from under your feet. It then picks you up and smuggles you over the border in the rug... err... maybe I took that metaphor a little too far.
And if you're not a wine geek, it's just a deliciously fruity but bold wine to share over dinner.
Winemaker: Daniel Dufaux
Flo says (July 2018): I have had dreams about this wine. When I am lucky enough to try it, it is a wine to savour and adore. Highly recommend.
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Arrival Date
10 Jan 2021
Bottle Size
75cl
AOC / DAC
Chablais
Variety
Garanoir, Pinot Noir
Vintage
2019
Last Tasted
30 Jun 2021
Keeps at least until
2035
Is Mature
No
Alcohol
14.8
Ripeness
Normal
Allergens
Contains Sulphites
Case Size
6
Composition
Pinot Noir 92%, Gamaret 8%
Closure
Natural Cork
sweetness
dry
Winemaking
Malolactic
Aged In
Foudre (big wood)
Key Features
Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Vegetarian and Vegan
Available from
Valhallas Goat
Bought In (year)
2020
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Grown in steep terraces on gravel and shale soil, the vineyard enjoys plenty of sunshine and excellent natural drainage of the land. The heat of the mountain, the foehn and breezes caress the vineyards to the ideal ripeness, thus allowing a later harvest.
After the Pinot Noir harvest, the grapes are de-stalked and then undergo a long process of maceration during which fermentation takes place. This lasts 4-5 weeks and allows the extraction of colour and tannins, two fundamental elements for the balance of red wines. In addition, during this period ' The Red Lizard ' has a slight maceration for a few hours on the lees of Garanoir.
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