An experimental and expressive Chardonnay from Clos Bateau, showcasing the results of Sylvie and Thierry's intuitive approach to extended maceration. For the 2023 vintage, they determined that a 10-month maceration period was ideal, creating a textured and intriguing wine. Hand-destemmed and aged in amphora, Aptemiz embodies both tradition and innovation.
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Flavor Profile: Textured and complex, with depth and structure resulting from the extended maceration period.
Vinification: Hand-destemmed on a wooden board, followed by 10 months of maceration and aging in amphora, allowing the wine to fully develop its unique character.
Producer: Clos Bateau, led by Sylvie and Thierry in Lantignié, Beaujolais, is renowned for its biodiverse vineyards and natural winemaking practices. Their willingness to experiment and explore new techniques results in distinctive wines that reflect the spirit of their terroir and craftsmanship.
We take extra care to ensure your wines arrive in perfect condition. Each bottle is securely boxed for safe transport. We ship exclusively within Belgium, with weekly departures every Wednesday to keep delivery efficient and dependable. Enjoy your wines with confidence, knowing they’ve been handled with care from our door to yours.
WHAT TYPE OF GROWERS WE WORK WITH
OIur wines are a reflection of nature's truest form. We partner only with biodynamic vineyards—places where vines are nurtured with a reverence for the earth and a deep respect for natural rhythms. These vineyards view the soil not as a means to an end but as a living, breathing ecosystem. By working in harmony with the land, they cultivate wines that are as alive as the soils they spring from.
Our wines hold the pure expression of the vine, untouched by chemical interference and guided by the wisdom of traditional methods. Each bottle carries an honest snapshot of its origin: the seasons, the hands that tended the vines, and the character of the soil itself. These are wines with a pulse, honest and unapologetic, offering a taste of nature in its unaltered state.
