L’Imprudence 2024

The latest vintage from the Bernatas brothers, “l’imprundence” a blanc de noir from cabernet-sauvignon with aromas of cotton candy or cameralized almonts and pistachio. Altitude: 250 meters. South exposure. Clay-limestone soil. Direct pressing. Aging in 500 liter barrels and stainless steel vats for 9 months.

Jérôme and Stéphane Bernatas, formerly successful working in the press, discovered their passion for winemaking later in life. They own seven hectares of vineyards across three communes near Limoux: La Digne d’Amont, Castelreng, and Magrie. In contrast to many local producers, they focus on crafting still wines from Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac grapes. The brothers adhere to biodynamic principles in their vineyard practices, with sites like La Petite Cordillère, known for its steep slopes and breathtaking views of the Pyrenean foothills. What sets Bernatas wines apart in the region is their precision and freshness, a result of elevated vineyard locations and meticulous cellar techniques.