Ceci N’est Pas Une Blonde

Ceci N’est Pas Une Blonde

Andrea Calek

France / Rhone / Rhone

5.000 RSD

≈ 43 €

Profile

Body2/5
Tannin1/5
Acidity4/5
Minerality3/5
pét-natfreshChardonnayViognierRhone
Vintage
2022
Grapes
Chardonnay, Viognier
Alcohol
12%
Volume
0.75L
Type / Style
sparkling / pet-nat
Farming
natural, biodynamic
Serving
8-10°C
Allergens
contains sulfites
Availability
In stock

Vinification

Made in the pétillant naturel style (ancestral method): fermentation begins in tank and finishes in bottle, with no added yeasts or sulfur. Andrea Calek works with minimal intervention, preserving the natural effervescence and the lively character of this Chardonnay–Viognier blend.

Winery Story

Andrea Calek is a winemaker of Czech origin who settled in the Ardèche (southern Rhône) and is one of the pioneers of natural winemaking in France. He works on the principle of total non-intervention: no chemistry in the vineyard, no additives in the cellar. His wines are prized for their honesty, unpredictability and vivid, living character.

Vineyard Story

Calek's vineyards lie on the granite and limestone soils of the Ardèche, at altitudes that preserve freshness and pronounced acidity. The terroir gives the wines a mineral backbone and keeps their aromatics intact even in the warm vintages typical of the southern Rhône.

Tasting Notes

  • peach
  • apricot
  • honeysuckle
  • lemon zest
  • chalky minerality
  • yeast

Food Pairing

  • soft goat cheeses
  • summer salads with fruit
  • seafood
  • fish tartlets
  • light vegetable starters

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