Founded in 1990 by Jean-François and Cathy Izarn, Borie la Vitarèle, it is 18 hectares of vines in the AOC Saint-Chinian managed in organic and biodynamic since 1998. Day after day, they protect the biodiversity of the domain in an approach global life. The soils are alive there, the vines in harmony with the land, the wines nourished by these beautiful terroirs. Vines under influences which give unique wines, reflections of the multiple facets of nature.
Presentation
Presentation
The Schists are old vines planted on very steep slopes at high altitudes for the region. Surrounded by cistus and arborescent heather, they produce a unique wine, reflecting a strong terroir which marks by the delicacy of its spicy aromas and the finesse of its tannins.
Terroir
Schist
In the vineyard
Certified organic & biodynamic farming, short pruning, winter grassing and spreading of compost
and biodynamic preparations (with decoctions of horsetail, nettle, comfrey, willow, rosemary and
wormwood) reinforced by homeopathic doses of sulfur and copper.
and biodynamic preparations (with decoctions of horsetail, nettle, comfrey, willow, rosemary and
wormwood) reinforced by homeopathic doses of sulfur and copper.
Winemaking
Without added sulfites, fully destemmed and fermented (indigenous yeasts) in open vats fed by
gravity. Soft extraction by punching-downs.
Aged for 12 months in 3-6 year old demi-muids.
gravity. Soft extraction by punching-downs.
Aged for 12 months in 3-6 year old demi-muids.
Specifications
