Sous le Végétal, Auguste 2018 Pinot Gris a nose reminiscent of earth

a nose reminiscent of earth or a leather jacket recently rained upon meets effervescent notes of sour red berries

both macerated for five days before ageing in a combination of stainless steel and amphora

Grapefruit soda vibes

This is a punchy Petnat with a lot of character and fruit forward

Amphora #1 2022 would pair well with seared tuna and escalivada

Sous le Végétal, Auguste 2018 Pinot Gris a nose reminiscent of earthA stunning vinification project by Patrick Bouju and Jason Ligas from the volcanic soils of Samos, Greece. Sous le Vegetal seeks to reflect the micro terroirs of the island as well as different expressions of the rare varietal Muscat Petits Grains through varying ageing and maceration techniques. The vines are found at the base of Mount Karvounis where they are exposed to both the sun and sea. In line with both winemakers personal projects, strict