2024 La Petite Vanguard 'CORSAIR'

SOURCED FROM V&B BASSHAM, BARMERA, RIVERLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
FARMING: Organic Certified, Biodynamic Practice

We’ve always thought of the La Petite Vanguard as being our example of a Bistro style wine – the experimental sibling to Vanguardist. Youthful & vibrant, with great drinkability, enhanced by layers of complexity from thoughtful use of solids, skin contact, oak and other vessels.

'Corsair's were privateers, authorized to conduct raids on shipping of a nation at war with France, on behalf of the French crown'.

VINEYARD AND WINERY
Our pirate blend of three Portuguese varietals— Tinta Barroca/Graciano/Prieto Picudo

These grapes were hand-harvested and co-fermented in an open-top 2.5-ton fermenter, with gentle daily plunging for three weeks before being basket pressed.

The wine then spent nine months maturing in seasoned 500L puncheons, bottled without fining or filtration.

Expect a balanced blend of smooth tannins and fresh acidity, with red and black fruits from the Prieto Picudo. Then Graciano and Tinta Barocca adding a touch of aromatic spice Enjoy it now, or let it age gracefully for years to come.

FSO2 at bottling: 22ppm
TSO2: 45ppm
pH: 3.75
TA: 6.3g/L
RS: 0.35g/L
Alcohol: 12.7%