2023 Thomas Popy "Les Corvées" & 2024 "Le Clos Bareth" - Wine of France - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

A nice lot of 2 bottles of red wine from Thomas Popy, who needs no introduction:
- one bottle of the cuvée "Les Corvées", vintage 2023, a blend of Pinot Noir, Poulsard and Trousseau (label creased);
- one bottle of the cuvée "Le Clos Bareth", vintage 2024, a blend of Trousseau and Chardonnay.

Delivery in Europe, armored packaging.

Bottles intact, kept in ideal conditions.

Le Clos Bareth: It is a blend of Trousseau and Chardonnay, grown on a very small parcel in the heart of the commune of Mesney and planted about sixty years ago. This parcel sits on soils of clay and limestone. The work in the vines is particularly careful, as is the work in the cellar. The berries of Trousseau were de-stemmed and fermentations were initiated by indigenous yeasts. The grapes macerate slowly on the skins. A pressing in tank is carried out before aging in the same containers, which helps preserve the freshness and delicacy of the grape. Thus, the tasting reveals a wine with a ruby robe, full of red and black fruit notes, hints of soft spices and flowers. We appreciate its light, silky texture that lingers and allows for pairings with flavorful dishes.

Les Corvées: Although billed as Vin de France, the cuvée remains intimately linked to the winemaking history of Arbois, the first French appellation officially recognized in 1936. The parcels of Trousseau, Poulsard, and Pinot Noir are planted on gray and red marls mixed with Jurassic limestones and stony scree, typical of the Arbois slopes. In the cellar, Thomas Popy aims to vinify naturally, respecting biodynamic methods. The cuvée is notable for being aged about 12 months in old Burgundy foudres or in neutral vessels, without a pronounced oak influence.

The robe (color) presents a bright slightly translucent ruby. The nose reveals elegant aromas of Morello cherry, wild raspberries, currants, white pepper and violet. On the palate, the wine charms with fine tannins, vibrant and taut fruit, precise acidity, and a finish that is both saline, floral and subtly spicy.