Following spontaneous fermentation in traditional open-top wooden vats and a prolonged maceration period
which is a fraction of the price yet comes from the same vaunted slopes
An ambitious yet equally lovely wine from a very promising young winemaker
a unique grape from Bairrada
this is a sweet on the nose dry on the palate sort of affair that blends up beautifully but also sips smoothly
2021 Domaine Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph, Terre Blanche - Magnum Rum Following spontaneous fermentation in traditionalJean Pierre Moniers vibrant, soulful, and aromatic Saint Josephs are perfect reflections of their respective terroirs. Moniers vines sit high up on slopes looking down on the village of Saint Dsirat, which is on the northern, cooler climate half of Saint Joseph. Accordingly, the wines are not big, polished, modern affairs. They have old school Northern Rhne gutsiness to them, but also pretty notes of crunchy berry fruit and flowers. Its a style thats