Biodynamic. 100% Chardonnay from Chazaux. "Argale" is a local term for a ne'er-do-well, someone who is good for nothing and constantly strays from the right path. It's usually used endearingly, and has a comical implication. Nicolas uses it for barrels that give him trouble at first. In this case, the wines refused to ferment to dry until the addition of skins from the '21 harvest. Bottled 22 months later, unfined, unfiltered, no sO2.
