Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Burgundy 2014

The vineyards of Darviot-Perrin use organic compost as fertilizer and they use no insecticides or weedkiller, and are dedicated to bringing their wine production as close to “culture biologique” as possible. The average age of the vines is 60 years, with some that are upwards of 90 years old. The grapes are sorted by hand while still on the vine so that when the harvest is finally transported to the cellar, there is minimal intervention required. The grapes are crushed with great care, and the winemakers take their time with the fermentation process, keeping the temperature low and the extraction gentle.