deeper and more savoury yet still has that impression of stone dust that I associate with the Dão granite soils in the Serra da Estrela
Borne out of the 2020-21 pandemic quarantine
slight brioche and a salty chalky core straight from that Cote de Blancs hillside
it’s crisp and clean
and vinified with slightly less sweetness than most commercial examples
Entrefaux, Crozes Hermitage Les Champs Fourne, 2022 vintage-favorites deeper and more savoury yetTheres a clarity to Les Champs Fourne that sets it apart from heavier, oak driven Crozes Hermitage. The 2022 vintage delivers Syrah at its most expressivebright, fragrant, and structured, but never overworked. The fruit comes from biodynamically farmed vines rooted in gravel and clay, a terroir that lends both finesse and power. Take a sip, and the wine moves in layers. First, brambly blackberries and tart red plums. Then, a wave of savory black