2020 Chateau Gigognan Châteauneuf du Pape "Clos du Roi", Rhône Valley, FranceABOUT THE WINE Sourced from vineyards in the renowned Clos du Roi lieu dit within Chteauneuf du Pape, this cuve reflects the appellations hallmark galets rouls (rounded stones) and sandy clay soils, which retain heat and contribute to the wines depth and ripeness. The Mediterranean climate of the southern Rhne ensures full phenolic maturity while maintaining structure through the influence of the mistral winds. Predominantly Grenache, often

and mineral-laden backbone are what real Morgon is all about

Martine and Pierre-Marie Chermette are fully committed to making flawless

bone-dry Riesling with crystalline citrus fruit

The first is the eponymous grand vin

The rich fruit concentration and freshness take oak well so they decided to make a vin-de-garde

Viticulture is described as lutte intégrée

Winemaking at Foradori is guided by natural principles: native yeast fermentations

Aged 6-8 months in stainless steel tanks and bottled un-filtered

Bürklin-Wolf is one of the oldest and most respected wine estates in Germany

they are never racked

beeswax and subtle flint

Today considered one of the largest classified growths of Bordeaux and the largest vineyard of the Margaux appellation