Vermentino blend
Utopy 2020
Clos des Jarres

Grape Variety: Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne

Producer: Clos des Jarres (Vivien Hemelsdael)

Region: Minervois, Languedoc, France

Wild Scale: 2/5

Vegan friendly wine

13.5% alcohol

Winemaking: Biodynamic grapes were harvested by hand. Direct press and fermentation with wild yeast. Unfiltered and bottled with just a small amount of sulphur.

This Wine: Natural white wine with a textured, medium body. Citrus, white flowers, minerals and balanced acidity make this a versatile wine for food pairing but its also great by itself. 

Notes on the Winemaker: I met Vivien Hemelsdael at a wine fair in 2018 and was impressed with the quality and value for money that his wines offer. They are honest reflections of the Minervois region where it can be difficult to find non-industrial wines now. We visited him to see the 12 hectares of land that he works with biodynamic faming practices and taste his wines in the cellar. He manages to retain freshness and balance which isn't always easy in this warm and dry part of France.