2024 Domaine des Ardoisieres Silice Rouge

2024 Domaine des Ardoisieres Silice RougeTowered over by Mont Blanc, theres an ancient vineyard (think Romans, but hold the gladiator costumes) that even by our exacting standards has gotta be one of the most gorgeous in the world. The biodynamic farmer and master vigneron there, Brice Omont, is quickly becoming known as one of Frances most exciting makers. His Argile Rouge is an alpine blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir & Mondeuse and is as pure an expression of mountain fruit and alpine herbs as

but global warming has widened the area in northern France where the Sauvignon grape can ripen

Nothing beats it

and eminently GULP-ABLE

Aged for two years in ancient wood barrels

Their Sauvignon Blanc is fresh

The result

chillable carbonic red with a playful

there's no trickery here

and it captures all the dusty dark fruit and spice-box aromatics you would expect from a Cali Zin

nectarine and yellow fruits

I brought the vinous discovery that had most blown my mind that year

Club pricing on repeat purchases of club selections