{"product_id":"2021-domaine-de-brin-vendemia","title":"2021 Domaine de Brin 'Vendemia' Merlot blend.","description":"\u003ch5 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNatural Merlot blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGaillac, South-West France\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDamien Bonnet is the visionary force behind Domaine de Brin, an estate located in the heart of the historic Gaillac region. Here, he farms 12 hectares of biodynamic vineyards surrounded by peaceful oak forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDamien's philosophy is rooted in the belief that the integrity of a wine is a direct reflection of the health of the soil. The 'Vendemia' is grown on south-facing clay-limestone slopes at an altitude of 290 meters. To maintain the health of the vines, Damien utilizes the Poussard method of pruning to respect the natural sap flow, along with natural cover cropping and green manure during the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis 2021 vintage is a vibrant expression of Gaillac's heritage, crafted mainly from the local \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"95\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDuras\u003c\/b\u003e variety. The wine is built with transparency and purity in mind, beginning with a manual harvest at optimal maturity. It undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"284\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eeight days of maceration\u003c\/b\u003e with little intervention (pumping over two to three times, with no punching down).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe wine is aged in \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"20\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003econcrete tanks\u003c\/b\u003e with sulfur-free maturation and natural clarification without fining. It is bottled without filtration, with only a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"151\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003every little sulphiting added just before bottling\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure the wine remains stable while preserving its \"living\" energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIt is a medium-bodied red that delivers a beautiful mid-palate filled with blackberries and blueberries, grounded by a distinct peppery spice and a fine, graphite-like mineral tension—a wine that feels structured and intentional\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amor Fati","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43264501743675,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1305\/2731\/files\/P1220268.jpg?v=1772948038","url":"https:\/\/amorfatiwines.com.au\/products\/2021-domaine-de-brin-vendemia","provider":"Amor Fati","version":"1.0","type":"link"}