Domaine d'Ici La, 'Au Replat' Mondeuse, Bugey, Savoie, France

Florie Brunet & Adrien Bariol farm 6 hectares across three distinct villages in Bugey, high in the Savoie region of Eastern France. "Au Replat" is made from local grape Mondeuse, Au Replat being the name of the vineyard, in the high altitude and sought after ‘Montagnieu’ zone of Bugey. This is one of their steepest vineyards with dense limestone, heavy white clay soils. This mondeuse, perhaps similar to cool climate Pinot Noir has a beautiful tension, with juicy dark fruit at its core, peppery notes and a light, lithe body. Perfect with the kind of food you would associate with Savoie - air dried meats, mountain cheeses, and forest mushrooms.