Ournac Frères 'Le Fretilleur' Brut Nature
Languedoc, France
Its unusual for Verdejo to be found grown in the Languedoc and then used to make a sparkling wine.
Planted by Domaine Coudoulet to adapt their vineyards to climate change, the full fruit and acidity allows this Methode Traditional to be made with no dosage (added sugar)
Selected Verdejo grapes were harvested in August 2022. The first fermentation was in in steel tank, ageing on lees for 10 months. The second fermentation in bottle with a low tirage, then it’s matured on laths for 10 months. Disgorged in May 2024, with no dosage.
The name “Le Fretilleur” means “the wriggler”. Like other labels of the Ournac Frères range it features artwork from their great-great-grandfather and his brother. The wriggling carp and the two majestic cranes reflect the happy art-nouveau period.
Its unusual for Verdejo to be found grown in the Languedoc and then used to make a sparkling wine.
Planted by Domaine Coudoulet to adapt their vineyards to climate change, the full fruit and acidity allows this Methode Traditional to be made with no dosage (added sugar)
Selected Verdejo grapes were harvested in August 2022. The first fermentation was in in steel tank, ageing on lees for 10 months. The second fermentation in bottle with a low tirage, then it’s matured on laths for 10 months. Disgorged in May 2024, with no dosage.
The name “Le Fretilleur” means “the wriggler”. Like other labels of the Ournac Frères range it features artwork from their great-great-grandfather and his brother. The wriggling carp and the two majestic cranes reflect the happy art-nouveau period.
Its unusual for Verdejo to be found grown in the Languedoc and then used to make a sparkling wine.
Planted by Domaine Coudoulet to adapt their vineyards to climate change, the full fruit and acidity allows this Methode Traditional to be made with no dosage (added sugar)
Selected Verdejo grapes were harvested in August 2022. The first fermentation was in in steel tank, ageing on lees for 10 months. The second fermentation in bottle with a low tirage, then it’s matured on laths for 10 months. Disgorged in May 2024, with no dosage.
The name “Le Fretilleur” means “the wriggler”. Like other labels of the Ournac Frères range it features artwork from their great-great-grandfather and his brother. The wriggling carp and the two majestic cranes reflect the happy art-nouveau period.
Languedoc, France
Grapes: Verdejo
Tasting Notes: Pale yellow colour. A pure nose mainly of delicate white fruits. The taste is vibrant, fresh citrus notes with delicate and fine bubbles.
ABV: 12.0%
Vintage: 2022
Ageing potential:
Attributes: Vegan. zero dosage, limited 3000 bottles,
Closure: cork
Farming: bio-technical insect control, organic fertilisers
Sustainability info: labels are printed on recycled paper
Winemaker: Camille Ournac
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