2020 Domaine A et P Villaine Rully 1er Cru “Gresigny”, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This very old vine (around 80 years old) is situated in south west of the appellation, in one of the better climats of Rully, "Grsigny" which would mean in Burgundian old language:" A rapid small hillside". ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Aubert de Villaine deserves the accolades he receives. He is a reluctant hero, an unlikely trait in a man of such accomplishment, intellect, and inherent sense of noblesse. Heir to one of the most enviable wine

This included one of the first plantings of the Swan clonal selection of Pinot Noir in Oregon

twin siblings Elena and Federico Coati took the reins of this tradition

free run only

joined the family domaine in 2000 after studying winemaking in the Mâconnais and Bordeaux

we assemble all of them into one balanced unique “cuvée”

where she discovered a close affinity with nature that rekindled her own deep connection with the soil growing up in KwaZulu-Natal

she can neither rush the process nor slow it down

the blend balances red fruit vibrancy with freshness and structure

The wine contains 60% whole cluster

Clos des Papes was one of the first estates in Chateauneuf du Pape

It is a fitting name for this wine

Laura remembers always loving wine as a kid