Ham! Proud of his name, Philip enjoys the decline of its vintages. Tranche for red and Ham for Chardonnay. Do not worry, it does not look like this picture , there on the label of Gamay ! In fact, this is how it looks when it's the wit of a lounge, as the Holy Bottle in Deauville.
Since 1997, the year of installation, from nothing, he has worked its vineyards and its wines with the same rigor: no pesticides and no chemical fertilizers to ensure the authenticity of its soil. With 3.5 hectares, it has reached the limit of the equation of natural wine:
work harder to produce less!
Without chemistry, it is well to face the facts, the risk is huge but the result is worth it. A Chasselas , Philip Ham treats us to a Beaujolais Nouveau . Each of the bottles and the wine is alive, like a fish in water, likes to evolve. Look! The edge labels in Gamay and Chardonnay La Grande Bruyère do not include the words "contains sulfites". And of course, the designation " table wine "is an invitation to discover and share the fun with friends.
In 2008, Mr. Ham has seen hail on his vines. Only 5 hl / ha instead of 30 to 40 hl / ha. Lack won will weigh on the farm. There are stocks selling for sure but the loss will be dry! Suddenly, the wines are even rarer than ever.
My advice: come across a bottle of his white, very thin chardonnay, no sulfur, a small wonder. It is!
