2023 Patrick Piuze Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons "Les Minots"

2023 Patrick Piuze Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons "Les Minots"'Les Minots' is a specific parcel within 1er Cru Vaillons with 70 year old vines that benefit from southern exposure. It's Patrick's warmest vineyard and normally the first to be harvested. Fermented and aged in used barrels. Creamy citrus fruit with a nice minerality. "The 2023 vintage of "Vaillons" Les Minots from Patrick Piuze is excellent. The wine's aromatic constellation offers up a superb blend of fresh lemon, pear, tart orange, chalky soil

juicy notes of American hops

this wine's fruit is crunchy and snappy rather than thick and juicy

a waft of hay

This vibrant and refreshing wine is the traditional summertime quaffer of the Penedès region of Catalonia

Blanc de Blancs was the first wine Schramsberg produced in 1965 and was America's first commercially produced Chardonnay-based brut sparkling wine

and vertical tastings are encouraged

(Sep 2023)"Fresh quince and lime announced on the nose take on a delightfully sorbet-like character on the palate

Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs gained international recognition in 1972 when then President Nixon served the wine at the historic "Toast to Peace" in Beijing

a red wine expressing joy

it's truly sparkling apple wine

and 25% Pinot Meunier

raisins in spirit and aromatic herbs with spicy and balsamic details