jenny & fran!ois selections ! importer of natural wines ! jennyandfrancois.com ! (646) 322-4254 Bugey Cerdon Raphael Bartucci has a very small (2 ha) vineyard in the Jura NV mountains. méthode traditionnelle Sparkling Rosé BUGEY Vinification Method: Sparkling obtained by spontaneous fermentation in the bottle, or methode ancestrale. That is, two thirds of the fermentation happens in tanks, and then the unfinished wine is bottled. The bottles are put Organic upright for about three months. The fermentation stops because the bottles is saturated with the CO2 produced by fermentation. There is Varietals 80% Gamay and 15% Plousard, 5% about 40 grams of residual natural sugar left per liter. It is then Chardonnay disgorged. No sulfites added. Soil Tasting Notes: A semi-sweet sparkling wine with just 8 percent alcohol. A refreshing sparkler that is crisp with strawberry aromas. Great for Thanksgiving. Age of Vines Pairing By itself or for a Thanksgiving feast. Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf Grand 2006 Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six under vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc de Noir Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. Riesling ALSACE Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Blanc de Noir 2006: Varietals Pinot Noir Vinification: "Blanc de Noir" is a familiar expression because much of Champagne is made from the red Pinot Noir grape, but because the skin Soil contact is so short, the Champagne is white. Well, the Binner family makes this rosé colored wine from Pinot Noir grapes. Christian Binner's Blanc de Noir is made from botratized Pinot Noir, presed directly, and then aged for eleven months in their 100 year old "foudre" (big oak tanks) Age of Vines Tasting Note: Pairing The deep salmon color gives way to notes of dried apricot, sweet peaches Perfect as an aperitif with and caramelized apple. A dry wine, well-balanced, rich with a pretty sausage, charcuterie, rich cheese mineral back-bone. or fruit tart. jenny & fran!ois selections ! importer of natural wines ! jennyandfrancois.com ! (646) 322-4254 Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf 2009 Grand Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six under vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Red Pinot Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. ALSACE Riesling Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Practices Beyond the wines from the Binner vineyard, the family now offers a few Varietals cuvées from beautiful Alsacian terroirs that they do not own. They Pinot Noir have started a mini-negotiant type arrangement where they buy some grapes that are grown biodynamically (certifed ECOCERT) and that are Soil vinified under Christian Binner's advice in his usual style. Loess (gravelly loan) Pinot Noir 2009: Age of Vines Vinification: Old vines partially with grasses growning (enherbées) and partially plowed. No fertilizers are used. Hand-harvest. Selection at harvest. Pairing No added yeast, no chaptilization. Aged 11 months in 100 year old wood Tasting Note: Lovely with fish vats. Unfiltered. No sulfites added. stew, roasted chicken with rosemary and thyme. Tasting Note: Light palate with an earthy herbaceous quality and hints of cherry skin which bring you to the rolling hills of Alsace. Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf Grand 2009 Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six under Riesling Katzenstal vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot White Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. Riesling ALSACE Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Practices Riesling Katzenstal: Varietals Riesling Vinification: All grapes are hand-harvested in October & undergo a long slow press. The juice sees a low temperature fermentation & the wine is Soil aged in 100 year old barrels on fine lees for 11 months. No chemical yeast Steep soils—light granite & heavy are added to the wine. The wine is bottled without filtration. All wines are slit on granite. held at the vineyard until Christian Binner decides that they are ready for release. Age of Vines Tasting Note: Pale straw in the glass with granite highlights. The nose Pairing possesses notes of blooming mountain flowers, guava paste & crushed Moderately spicy Asian dishes, stones. The palate is well balanced with pear, lemon zest & fig flavors that grilled chicken, pork chops, are followed by elegant minerality & vibrant acidity. seafood, shellfish, cold cuts, artisan pâté, rabbit quiche & hearty garden salads. jenny & fran!ois selections ! importer of natural wines ! jennyandfrancois.com ! (646) 322-4254 Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf Grand 2004 Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six under Schlossberg Grand Cru vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot White Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. Riesling ALSACE Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Practices Riesling Scholossberg 2004: First grand cru of Alsace. We're lucky to Varietals have twenty cases of this 2004 vintage. Beautifully aged grand cru wine. Riesling Vinification: All grapes are hand-harvested in October & undergo a long Soil slow press. The juice sees a low temperature fermentation & the wine is Steep soils—light granite & heavy aged in 100 year old barrels on fine lees for 11 months. No chemical yeast slit on granite. are added to the wine. The wine is bottled without filtration. All wines are held at the vineyard until Christian Binner decides that they are ready for Age of Vines release. Pairing Tasting Note: This sixth year old grand cru has notes of petrol, white Moderately spicy Asian dishes, fruits, mineral freshness with a beautiful balance and length. grilled chicken, pork chops, seafood, shellfish, cold cuts, artisan pâté, rabbit quiche & hearty garden salads. Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf Grand 2008 Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six under Muscat ça Gazouille vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot White Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. Riesling ALSACE Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Practices Muscat ça Gazouille 2008: Varietals Muscat Vinification: All grapes are hand-harvested in October & undergo a long slow press. The juice sees a low temperature fermentation & the wine is Soil aged in 100 year old barrels on fine lees for 11 months. No chemical yeast Heavy silt loess are added to the wine. The wine is bottled without filtration. All wines are held at the vineyard until Christian Binner decides that they are ready for release. Age of Vines Tasting Note: Pale lemon in the glass with floral aromas and hints of Pairing minerals and ginger spice. Classic muscat, dry on the palate with a slight Vegetables, terrines and fresh effervesence and vibrant aciditiy. goat cheeses jenny & fran!ois selections ! importer of natural wines ! jennyandfrancois.com ! (646) 322-4254 Binner Alsace The Binner estate was established in 1770 & the family has holdings in two of the most valuable growing sites in Alsace; around the Kaefferkopf 2009 Grand Cru & plots in Ammerschwihr. The family owns 9 hectares, with six Saveurs under vine. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru Riesling, Gewurztraminer, White Pinot Auxerrois & Muscat make up the varieties utilized by this domaine. ALSACE Riesling Ammerschwihr steep vineyard sites have been chemical free for nearly 25 years & are surrounded by nature. Hand harvested very late for Alsace, early to mid-October. The fully ripened fruit lends the wines a complexity of aromatics & flavors. Certified Ecocert, Biodynamic Practices Beyond the wines from the Binner vineyard, the family now offers a few Varietals cuvées from beautiful Alsacian terroirs that they do not own. They Sylvaner, Auxerrois, Gewurztraminer have started a mini-negotiant type arrangement where they buy some & Pinot Gris grapes that are grown biodynamically (certifed ECOCERT) and that are Soil vinified under Christian Binner's advice in his usual style. Clay-silt on limestone mother rock Saveurs 2009: Age of Vines Vinification: No added yeast, no chaptilization, no filtration. Aged on fine lies for several months. Slightly effervescent which adds Pairing freshness (or can be decanted if one prefers).