2021 Elian Da Ros Côtes du Marmandais "Vignoble d'Elian" Rouge, South West, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A blend of Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (30%) and Syrah (20%) . The vines are 30 to 40 years old. The harvest is completely de stemmed then transferred to open concrete vats where maceration lasts 2 to 3 weeks with light punching down for extraction. The aging lasts 16 months in oak foudres . Each grape variety is vinified and then matured separately. The blending of the wines is done in concrete vats for 3 months. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

where they make a lovely and nuanced Côtes-du-Rhône

RAW WINE is a platform for bringing these artisans together

particularly those from their prestigious Grand Cru vineyards like Bâtard-Montrachet

and maritime influence of southern Tuscany

The second pick spent 10 days on the skins to reveal fruity and floral aspects of the site

Sourced from carefully farmed sites within the Santa Ynez Valley

Verdad’s wines are celebrated for their balance

she presses the wine

More than half of the vineyard are close to the winery

they have been actively involved since the establishment of the vineyard

a renown Apulian enologist

The vineyard of Château d’Armailhac