2023 Domaine Paul Prieur Sancerre Rouge “Grains de Pinot”, Loire Valley, France 1.5L MAGABOUT THIS WINE Grains de Pinot is sourced from a selection of the domaines best Pinot Noir parcels on limestone and clay limestone soils in and around Verdigny. The 2023 vintage is marked by freshness and precision, reflecting a cool growing season with healthy ripeness. Grapes are hand harvested, destemmed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks. Aging occurs in older French oak barrels for gentle oxygenation without

Unlike many of his peers in Rioja

with the base wine made from different parcels and vintages

which has ripe exotic notes

and his visionary work with the indigenous Montenegro grape at Ca’n Verdura Viticultores

all fermentations are with indigenous yeast

with the potential to age gracefully for 10-15 years

2 ha of red Garnacho

He grew up learning in the cellar of his father

where his passion for Riesling meets New World terroir

The nose is lifted and complex: crushed raspberry

100% Chardonnay grands crus of Côtes des Blancs: 40% Chouilly

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