Maison Bouachon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ‘La Tiere de Pape’ 2022
13.5%, Famille Boisset, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, tasted at domaine. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne, 15% Bourboulenc & 5% Clairette from cooler hillside vineyards in the appellation. The grapes are farmed sustainably, HVE, and the wine is aged in a combination of neutral oak and tank on the fine […]
Domaine de Souviou Bandol Blanc ‘Vendagé á la Main’ 2015
13.5% abv, Olivier Pascal, Le Beausset, imported by Bandol Wines LLC, Houston, TX. Cork closure: synthetic. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 60% Clairette, 25% Bourboulenc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc & 5% Rolle. Tasting note: the Bandol Blanc is medium amber in color with a funky resolves nose of medium intensity with aromas of dandelion tea, […]
De Père en Fils Cassis ‘Clos d’Albizzi’ 2021
12.5% abv, F. Dumon, Cassis, imported by MiSA Import, Dallas, TX. Cork closure: synthetic. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: this historic ‘Clos d’Albizzi’ vineyard can track its provenance back to 1523! The blend is 30% Marsanne, 30% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc & 10% Bourboulenc. Tasting note: the Cassis has a clean nose of medium-minus […]