2022 Stephane Lucas Le Champ d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France La Fita close to Franz’s house

close to Franz’s house

Maceration can vary from 7-20 days depending on vintage

it is now produced by about 20 wineries

age-worthy Rioja

sought out by true believers in César

2022 Stephane Lucas Le Champ d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France La Fita close to Franz’s house2020 Stephane Lucas Papillon d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France 100% Braucol aka Fer Servadou from a parcel planted in soils rich with clay, limestone, and gravel which is then pressed after 12 days of maceration, fermented with native yeasts, and aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks with just 11ppm of sulfur added at bottling. Fresh, lifted, earthy and super delicious.