# Calliope (2024)

- **Producer:** Raphaëlle Guyot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, lemon, grapefruit, peach, blossom, butter, cream, bread

## About this wine

Raphaëlle Guyot is a dynamic young winemaker revitalizing the historic, forgotten terroirs of the Puisaye region in the Yonne department of Burgundy. Based in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing, she champions biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking. 'Calliope' is a brilliant expression of Chardonnay, named after the Greek muse of epic poetry, reflecting Raphaëlle's artistic and poetic approach to viticulture. This wine captures the unique, cool-climate energy of her carefully restored vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- Named after Calliope, the Greek muse of epic poetry and eloquence.
- Raphaëlle Guyot is actively restoring ancient, forgotten vineyard sites in the Yonne region.
- The 2024 vintage marks the very first release of this specific cuvée.

## Food pairing

The vibrant acidity and clean mineral drive of this cool-climate Chardonnay cut beautifully through rich, buttery sauces and seafood. Its subtle texture from lees aging complements roasted poultry and earthy mushrooms, while its dry profile clashes with highly spicy or sweet dishes.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal maturity. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts in neutral vessels to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. The wine undergoes natural malolactic fermentation and is aged on its fine lees. Bottled with minimal sulfur additions, unfined, and unfiltered to maintain its vibrant, living character.