Clos du Tue-Boeuf, Cheverny Rouge "Gravotte", 2024

Natural Loire Pinot Noir from a biodynamic estate with medieval roots. "Tue-Bœuf" documented since the Middle Ages; Puzelat family records date to the 15th century. Currently run by Thierry, Zoë, and Louise Puzelat. 10 hectares in Cheverny, organic conversion since 1996, Demeter biodynamic certified. La Gravotte: 1.2-hectare parcel of stony, flinty clay-limestone, vines 35-40 years old. 95% Pinot Noir, 5% Gamay. Semi-carbonic maceration, native yeast, 8 months in used demi-muids. Unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulfur at bottling only.