Ready for a course in Applied Biodynamics from the Rudolph Steiner School? Noel Pinguet of Domaine Huet introduces us to the quasi-mystical philosophy that led him to experiment with a scientific mode of culture-a field where he is a real pioneer.
In the land of Chenin Blanc, through sparkling Vouvray we find the concept of verticality and minerality in wine, learn the meaning of the words ‘Sec’, ‘Demi-Sec’ and ‘Moelleux’ or ‘Sweet’.
We also hear some strong opinions: « chaptalization is cheating! » « Aging wine is not making wine! » « A Vouvray ‘moelleux’ from raisining is more elegant than botrytised Sauternes! »
Noel Pinget is truly ‘not-be-missed’... the creator of a wine that has made Robert Parker cry ...
Topics covered in this episode:
- Biodynamic treatment of the Rudolph Steiner School is complicated!
- Wine tasting courses
- Sparkling wine-not Champagne-but what flavor!
- Explanation of the terms 'dry', 'semi-dry' and 'moelleux'.
- Chenin blanc in Vouvray and Chenin blanc from South Africa-any differences?
- Definition of verticality in wine.
- Is chaptalization cheating?
- Wine that has make Robert Parker cry…
- Raisinging: more elegant than Botrytis?
- Difference between a ‘Moelleux’ Vouvray and a Sauternes.