Bernard Metrat Morgon Terre d'Alizarine 2022 chateau-citran Natural ferment on full solids

Natural ferment on full solids occurs and then aged for 6 months before blending and bottling

Ever since

fennel and roasted almonds are laced with subtle

Layers and layers of silky tannin through the extended maceration

German Riesling… We have approximately 300 different wines to blend into the cases so there will be a terrific mix and many of the wines will last well beyond this year (2-15 years at least)

Bernard Metrat Morgon Terre d'Alizarine 2022 chateau-citran Natural ferment on full solidsA new cuvee from Bernard with this being his first vintage produced. From just half a hectare of vines aged more than 70 years old facing full south on sandy granitic soil. The name is taken from from a plant that gives a red flower called Alizarine. Vinification is made all in cement tanks with 100% whole bunch and indigenous yeasts. Deep perfumed aromas with hints of violet and real depth and generosity and soft rich round tannins and exotic spices