Cazottes Mauzac Rose' Eau de Vie 375ML Spain finished in Long Island Chardonnay

finished in Long Island Chardonnay and Merlot casks

The wine generally does not go through malolactic fermentation

Caledonia Spirits founder Todd Hardie spent five decades as a beekeeper and honey producer in Vermont before deciding to try his hand at distillation

A bit of drying tannin on the finish

consists of shale (Galestro)

Cazottes Mauzac Rose' Eau de Vie 375ML Spain finished in Long Island ChardonnayA mutation of Mauzac Blanc. Harvested while ripe and dried on mats. Very rigid selection; tries to separate off as many seeds and skins as possible. 45% abv. Very silky mouthfeel. Lots of melon, flowers and cucumbers in the nose. Peaches. Dry and brisk in the palate, with some beautiful ghostly fruit notes on the finish. 375ml size bottle.