NV Vouette et Sorbee - Cuvee Fidele Extra Brut (750ml)

Domaine Vouette et Sorbée is the work of Bertrand Gautherot, who left a career designing for fashion houses like Chanel and Dior to return to his family's vines in Buxières-sur-Arce, in the Côte des Bar. Encouraged by his friend Anselme Selosse, Gautherot began bottling his own wines in the early 2000s and has since become one of the region's most respected growers. The estate has been certified organic and biodynamic since 1998, and Gautherot farms just a handful of small parcels on dense, Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone soils reminiscent of Chablis.

Fidèle is made entirely from Pinot Noir, drawn mainly from the lieux-dits of Fonnet and Briaunes. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in oak barrels, then aged around twenty months on the lees before hand riddling and disgorgement. No dosage is added, letting the wine's natural texture and structure speak for themselves.

The wine offers rich aromas of macerated cherry, white peach, and smoked almond, with hints of anise and ginger spice. The palate is full and textured, framed by a creamy mousse and a touch of salinity, closing on a structured, savory finish. Serve with grilled venison, spiced pork belly, or a nutty Beaufort.