Gamay & Mondeuse | Bugey, France | 12.5% ABV | Natural Red Wine

Dive into the soulful Tailleurs Cueilleurs Kovè 2022, a natural red wine from the Bugey region, crafted by Chloé Bey and Jordan D’Osualdo. This vibrant blend of young Gamay and Mondeuse grapes hails from a south-west-facing plot at 300m altitude in Varey, grown on clay-calcareous soils.

Hand-harvested and biodynamically farmed, the grapes are destemmed and macerated separately for 2-3 weeks with occasional light pigeage, followed by a slow press. The free-run Mondeuse juice is blended with both free-run and pressed Gamay, then aged for 9 months in demi-muids (or 10 months in Spanish amphorae for some batches). Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites, Kovè offers deep, savory berry fruit—think crunchy raspberry, blackcurrant, and dark cherries—with wet soil, graphite, and exotic spice notes. Its silky, juicy palate and zesty finish deliver a pure, layered, and aromatically enticing experience.

Pair with hearty dishes like grilled meats or mushroom risotto, and serve slightly chilled after a 20-minute decant to highlight its high-toned purity. A true reflection of Bugey’s wild, biodiverse terroir, Kovè is a must for natural wine lovers.