2022 Avis de Tempete (Ratapoil) #12 Grolleau

An exciting project from the Jura from Arbois-based Raphaël Monnier (Domaine Ratapoil) Raphael buys grapes from different regions of France every year and sells them under the name of Avis de Tempête. The name means 'storm warning' and refers to the threats from nature, which can ruin the entire yield with a single hailstorm.

Only natural yeasts are used, while additives, fining and filtration are banned. In addition to acting as a form of safety net, Avis de Tempête contributes with experimental and exciting cuvées, which are only found in one vintage. #13 is Grolleau from the Loire that has flavors of fermented wild berries, forest flavors and some grippy tannins. Some bottles have a little surprise spritz