Terre Natale Cuvee 2012
Hure Freres

This excellent cuvée is the expression of three old-vine (massal selection) parcels in Ludes and is only produced in exceptional years. The Chardonnay comes from Les Sentiers, the Pinot Meunier from La Grosse Pierre, and the Pinot Noir from Les Chemins d’Amis. In these vineyards, work involves no herbicides, natural ground cover is maintained, additions of organic composts, and meticulous pruning, thinning and canopy management.

• Varieties: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
• Vine Age: Planted in 1963, 1979, 1982
• Terroir: Ludes lieux-dits Les Sentiers, La Grosse Pierre, Les Chemins d'Amis.
• Viticulture: Sustainable methods; In these vineyards, work involves no herbicides, natural ground cover is maintained, additions of organic composts, and meticulous pruning, thinning and canopy management.
• Vinification: Villages, varieties, parcels vinified separately. Aged for about 10 years on lattes.
• Dosage: 3g
• Malolactic: 100%
• Oak: 10%