Bugey Manicle Les Levroutés Clément Bärtschi 2021

Tucked away between Savoy and the Jura, the Bugey region is home to a talented winemaker called Clément Bärtschi. After gaining valuable experience working with the emblematic Michel Chapoutier and at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Clément now imposes his distinctive style at the heart of his estate, where he strives to capture the very best of the terroir. The typical limestone scree soils impart unique tension and aromas to the vines and wines. The locality of Manicle, overlooked by a boulder that beautifully reflects the rays of the sun, offers an ideal microclimate for growing healthy Chardonnay vines. The domain is currently in the process of converting to organic viticulture, and in addition to a number of biodynamic practices, it also performs low-intervention vinification.
The bright, clear colour reveals an intense nose, characterised by scents of toasted almonds, hazelnuts, vanilla and acacia. The perfectly balanced, full palate leads to a fresh, slightly mentholated finish.