Anders Frederik Steen – Hold Me Closer 2022

Hold me closer is a natural wine crafted by , in the Ardeche region in . This white wine is made with , and grapes, which are sourced from his neighbours Domaine du Mazel.

Anders states that ‘Hold Me Closer’ is the first vinification in an old wooden foudre we got from Alsace. The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay was pressed for 4 days. When the fermentation was working well it was blended with some Marsanne from 2021.

The following fermentation has taken place during winter and finished slowly in the early spring. The combination of the Ardèche grapes and the Alsace Foudre, have given a unique expression. Rich in fruit and with an almost northern-style acidity.