Domaine Croze-Granier Les Anciens Pontifes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023

Domaine Croze-Granier Les Anciens Pontifes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023This terroir possesses an undeniable gravity. Domaine Croze Granier operates out of Roquemaure, right across from the storied Chteauneuf du Pape vineyards. Laurent Courtinas quietly farms this estate organically, deliberately avoiding the spotlight while producing a wine intrinsically tied to its specific geography. Galet stone soils and intense sun exposure forge serious complexity. The resulting liquid speaks strictly for itself. This bottling acts

Hand-harvested around in the first or second week of October

distilled in pot and column stills

capturing Tuscany’s rustic elegance with eco-conscious finesse

sourced from a distillery that has not been named

Kevin was an avid and skilled golfer

The distillery sits at 800 meters (2625 ft) which makes it the highest distillery in Japan

Meet Barrel #7459

The subtle influence of the finely balanced finishing barrels helps show a side of Mortlach never before encountered: deeply fruity and refreshing

On the palate the salted caramel with chili flakes explode into a smoky fruit cake of spice and the finish is long and complex with a lasting character of leather

it’s a rare treat

Low Rye Fill Date: 12/22/14 (20% of the blend)

bold—espresso bean