Michel Autran, Vouvray 'Ciel Rouge', 2020 SO122123_Cellar La Rencontre blends two parcels—Les

La Rencontre blends two parcels—Les Pelles and Sous La Velle—with 75-year-old vines that produce Premier Cru intensity at village-level pricing

Grand Cru Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

framed by a fresh

and a fine mineral core

Michel Autran, Vouvray 'Ciel Rouge', 2020 SO122123_Cellar La Rencontre blends two parcels—LesMichel Autran pushes Vouvray into new territory with this amber hued skin contact Chenin Blanc. 'Ciel Rouge' (Red Sky) sees extended maceration on the skins, extracting phenolics and color while maintaining Chenin's signature acidity. The result bridges two worlds: Loire freshness meets the textural grip and savory complexity of orange wine. Expect dried apricot, chamomile, honey, and tannic structure unusual for white wine. Autran farms with minimal