Gimonnet-gonet "l'origine" Recipe
Make Gimonnet-gonet "l'origine" Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Gimonnet-Gonet 'L'Origine'
Method
Directions for Making Gimonnet-Gonet 'L'Origine
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Harvest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in optimal ripeness from the vineyard.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes together in a large fermentation vessel, ensuring a mixture of both varietals.
- 3
Adding Yeast
Add 10g of yeast to the crushed grape mixture to initiate fermentation.
- 4
Fermentation Process
Allow the mixture to ferment at controlled temperatures (around 18-20°C) for approximately 2 weeks.
- 5
Adding Sugar
After fermentation, add 2kg of sugar to enhance sweetness and balance acidity.
- 6
Adding Wine Yeast Nutrient
Incorporate 5g of wine yeast nutrient to support yeast health during fermentation.
- 7
Filtered Water Addition
Add 500ml of filtered water to the mixture to adjust the volume and balance flavors.
- 8
Malolactic Fermentation
Introduce 1g of malolactic bacteria to the mixture for a secondary fermentation, softening acidity.
- 9
Aging in Oak Barrels
Transfer the wine into oak barrels for aging. The duration will depend on desired flavor profile, typically 6 months to 1 year.
- 10
Bottling
Once aged to preference, bottle the wine using sterilized bottles and corks.