{"product_id":"limited-presale-theo-dancer-botanica-gamay-france-fr-2024","title":"Limited Presale - Theo Dancer - 'Botanica' - Gamay - France, FR - 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePresale Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReserve your bottles now before this small allocation arrives at Satellite. Presale offers are listed at 10% off our normal retail rate and combine with our normal quantity discount structure: 10% off 3+, 15% off 6+, and 20% off 12+. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.satellitesb.com\/club\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWine Club members\u003c\/a\u003e receive an additional 5% off all quantity discount tiers, plus free shipping on orders of 6 bottles or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuantities are limited, presale orders are fulfilled first, and this is the best way to lock in bottles before the allocation lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes on the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Vincent Dancer should ring a bell if you are a lover of white Burgundy. If it doesn't that's okay, as it is true that the wines have always ended up in few places and few cellars. When we think of white Burgundy recently there are two camps: the classic with maybe a bit more weight, concentration, etc. such as the wines of Leflaive and Ramonet for example; then there is the new wave, who seem to be pushing reduction to its limit. I have always believed that Vincent Dancer has found the perfect harmony. It isn't often that all wines in the range are treated the same way from ferment to aging vessels. Combined with the vineyard work and winemaking choices, Dancer has been putting out some of the most transparent wines that truly show the sense of place of their respective vineyards. Theo, Vincent's son, has been working with his father at the Domaine and in recent vintages has pretty much fully taken the reins. Aside from taking over the Domaine and continuing the work his father has taught him, Theo has started his own project as well. The labels really speak to the ethos; when you see the label, you think of Vincent Dancer, and they honor the tradition of the philosophies in the cellar, simply because it works. However, the labels are also a bit different, showing innovation, which is just what Theo is doing.\nTheo is working with some grape varietals that are nontraditional to Burgundy, incorporating grapes like Savagnin and Pinot Gris and making them in Burgundy. Don't worry, he is still making some classic varietals like Aligoté and Gamay. When tasting the wines you feel the soul of Dancer's transparency along with the energy of a 23-year-old, talented winemaker.\nViticulture and VinificationTheo is focusing on healthy farming, sourcing grapes from the right people and the right vineyards, trusting in the work they put into their vines. While not all of the vineyards are yet certified organic, each vineyard is being treated with the utmost care and most \"hands-off\" approach.\nTheo works on trusting his instincts and experience with his father to create the best expression of each wine that he can. In the cellar, the object is to keep it minimalist: native yeasts, no enzymes or acids, natural malolactic fermentation, no batonnage, and no fining or filtering. While each wine is given the same approach, there is some variation to length of racking, fermentation vessels, and more. Below we will dive into detail on each wine.\nTheo's Notes on the 2023 Vintage\"The 2023 vintage in Burgundy is characterized by weather conditions similar to 2022, marked by heat and drought, but with slightly more rainfall, especially during the summer. This allowed for a relatively generous yield across the region. However, managing the harvest dates was crucial to avoid wines that were too alcoholic and lacked freshness and tension, which are key to the balance and expression of our wines philosophy.\nThe harvest was carried out relatively early, in line with our usual approach, prioritizing an overall balance focused on freshness and low pH, rather than excessive alcohol content.\nThe 2023 vintage is very satisfactory, personally marking a significant improvement in our understanding of the wines and grapes varieties under the \"Theo Dancer\" négociant company, allowing us to produce wines that we hope will be more and more precise.\nThe expectation is that these cuvées will offer both pleasure and drinkability at a young age, as well as elegance and energy after some years of aging.\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrapes \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGamay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGamay is the red grape of Beaujolais, and one of the best arguments for light-bodied red wine that still has energy, detail, and real character. It’s genetically related to Pinot Noir through the same Pinot and Gouais Blanc parentage, but it has its own personality: more immediate, more exuberant, and often more forgiving at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard, Gamay buds early and can be productive, so yield control matters. It thrives on the granitic soils of Beaujolais, especially in the crus, where it can move from juicy and playful to structured and quietly serious. It’s also found in the Loire and a few other cool-to-moderate regions where freshness is easy to preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, Gamay often shows red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, violet, pepper, and a bright, mouthwatering lift. Some versions are simple and gulpable; the best cru Beaujolais can be savory, mineral, and surprisingly ageworthy. It’s a grape we love for its ability to be joyful without being unserious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satellite SB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49176471109883,"sku":"00077914","price":86.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/3655\/6193\/files\/bb27c22b4971028ef259538400cb40bb_fca35351-6132-4d5e-aa71-1ac40138da01.jpg?v=1786664553","url":"https:\/\/satellitesb.com\/products\/limited-presale-theo-dancer-botanica-gamay-france-fr-2024","provider":"Satellite SB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}