with a saline quality that marks wines from serious Portuguese terroir
Frapin’s “1270” Cognac is named in honor of the family’s long history in the region—it dates back over 20 generations—and it’s made entirely from estate-grown Ugni Blanc in the Grande Champagne 1er Cru zone
where the Pacific breeze helps preserve freshness and aromatics
smaller and less celebrated than its neighbor Chambertin but capable of remarkable precision in the right hands
The palate has palpable energy
Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, 2010 celebration 2023 with a saline quality thatThe wine that put Fourrier on the map, drinking like a Premier Cru. Jean Marie Fourrier vinifies each parcel separately with minimal new oak, no fining or filtering, and almost no added sulfur, chasing purity above all. This village Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is blended from several old vine parcels around the commune, with vines averaging well over fifty years, and its quality routinely embarrasses bottles priced well above it. 2010 was a