Chauvet, Henri 2023 Abrupts Côtes d'Auvergne

From Henri Chauvet: "This is a blend of all my finest Gamay terroirs from the historic hillside of Boudes (on very steep slopes). Basalt reigns supreme with different types of marl (mostly blue). 12 to 15 days of whole-cluster maceration in large truncated wooden vats. In 2023, I reduced the maceration time because the characteristics of the grapes were not suited to long maceration. In act, after this scorching summer, with very thick skins, I was afraid of making harsh wines. months of aging in old 500-liter, 300-liter, and 228-liter barrels. No yeast added - No fining - No filtering. 1.5 g/hl at bottling."