{"title":"Beaujolais, Burgundy, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeaujolais is Burgundy’s vibrant, youthful heart, celebrated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e wines of bright fruit, energy, and drinkability. From the light, fragrant \u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eBeaujolais Nouveau\u003c\/strong\u003e to the structured \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eCru Beaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e like Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent, granite and schist soils, combined with rolling hills and a continental climate, produce wines that balance freshness, finesse, and subtle complexity. Top producers such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eJean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Domaine du Vissoux, and Château Thivin\u003c\/strong\u003e showcase the region’s range, from immediate, playful reds to age-worthy expressions with depth and tension. Beaujolais is fruit-forward yet nuanced, offering wines of approachability and terroir-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-domaine-de-la-madone-beaujolais-villages-le-p-rr-onsomm2412-mdn20beajlp-750","title":"2020 Domaine de la Madone, Beaujolais Villages \"Le Perréon - Bio\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCru Beaujolais has been trumpeted as one of the best values in the world of small production, terroir forward wines for many years now. And it is still true, though you have to grade things on a curve: Cru Beaujolais is more expensive than a decade ago for sure, but compared to other world class wines it’s still affordable. All that said, when I stumbled upon today’s discovery I got super excited–all the silky fruit, granitic minerality, and floral fun of a top tier Fleurie, but from an overlooked terroir outside the “Cru” designation. So you get some exceptionally sublime Beaujolais at a price that harkens back to the early 2000s. All the details on why this wine is such a crazy good deal are below, but believe me, you will want to stock up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sleepy hamlet of Le Perréon lies just a mile or two south of where the famous ten “Cru” villages of Beaujolais begin, but it is not just geographically close, it is geologically very, very close too. The best parcels of vines grow on very steep slopes that are between 1500 and 2000 feet above sea level, and the subsoil here is almost pure decomposed pink granite. Sound familiar? Bojo geeks like myself will immediately think of Fleurie, where the best wines are also grown on steep slopes of decomposed pink granite. This distinct combination of factors results in wines that are supremely elegant; full of flowers and sappy red fruits but also containing more structure and depth than most of the other Beaujolais Crus–only Moulin-a-Vent and sometimes Morgon are longer lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver and Bruno Berard know the special value of the Le Perréon terroir better than almost anyone. As proprietors and winemakers at Domaine de la Madone they tap into many generations of knowledge and tradition when farming their old vines of Gamay. And I do mean “old,” most are between 40 and 60 years old, and some are over 100. From these precious, ancient plants they craft wines that are labeled “Beaujolais-Villages” but can go toe to toe with the best, and most famous, bottles of Fleurie. Indeed, the name of their domaine, “Madone,” shares a name with the most famous, hilltop parcel of vines in Fleurie. It’s probably a coincidence (Madone is French for Madonna), but a happy one nonetheless!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Berard clan only makes a few cuvées, but today’s “Bio” represents the heart of their old vine parcels at high elevations, and it is the vines that have been certified organic for many years now (today the entire estate is practicing organic). Everything is done by hand–the vineyards are way too steep for tractors! Winemaking is simple, straightforward, and follows the tradition of many generations. The fruit is partially destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in cement and steel tanks, and aged in the same tanks before bottling with minimal filtration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a little over four years of bottle age now, the 2020 “Le Perréon” is in perfect form, though given its terroir pedigree it will certainly improve for another three to five years or more. Give it a quick decant and serve on the cool side of cellar temperature in a Burgundy bowl and you’ll be treated to a rush of wild raspberries, black currants, cherry blossoms, dried rose petals, black tea, damp earth, and tell-tale granitic minerality. The palate is silky and soft, but with plenty of snappy acidity on the finish to keep it refreshing, and the complexity (especially given the price) is outstanding. Serve with anything you’d like, from smashburgers to seared salmon to Pernil (Puerto Rican roast pork shoulder)! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330156429366,"sku":"SOMM2412-MDN20BEAJLP-750","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020DomainedelaMadone_BeaujolaisVillagesLePerreon_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1734387766"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-les-gryph-es-moulin-a-vent-en-moriersomm2501-gryp23mlvnt-750","title":"2023 Domaine Les Gryphées, Moulin-a-Vent \"En Morier\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany decades before “Morgon,” “Fleurie,” and “Brouilly” became household names among young sommeliers at the best restaurants across the country, there was one undisputed champion of Cru Beaujolais: Moulin-à-Vent. Indeed, if you could time travel to Paris just before the onset of WWII, you would see that these wines used to command the same prices as top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evillages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy like Volnay and Vosne-Romanée. Why? Because this Cru village has a little secret in its soil—which we’ll explain in detail below—which adds a richness and a structure that is singular among the region and lends extraordinarily long life to these wines. Small wonder that the French nicknamed Moulin-à-Vent “The Lord of Beaujolais Wines.” And when you farm old vines with purpose, and use old-school “Burgundian” winemaking techniques, like the talented team at “Les Gryphées,” you end up with a stunningly complex, built-for-the-cellar beauty that easily rivals much more expensive cousins to the north in the Côte d’Or. This is a seriously great bottle of red, for a remarkably unserious price. Stock up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeaujolais, by and large, is country wine, made for early consumption in bars and cafés in nearby Lyon or faraway Paris. As such, there are very few “proper” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echâteaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the region, but tellingly, the few that do exist are located in and around the vines of Moulin-à-Vent. Named for the eponymous 15th century windmill that sits majestically atop the highest hill in the appellation, Moulin-à-Vent has actually only been called such since the AOC classification of 1936. For centuries prior, the wines were known by the name of the commune where they grew (much like the rest of Beaujolais, and France in general), which is “Romanèche-Thorins.” Though historic-sounding, it’s pretty clear that the name change was a good idea, and logical too, since the vineyards of this appellation actually cross the border into a neighboring commune, Chénas, which is a Cru in its own right. The other Cru that borders Moulin-à-Vent is Fleurie, now considered the “darling” of wine critics and sommeliers all over the globe, while the majestic, beautiful old “Windmill” is somewhat inexplicably overlooked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is definitively NOT overlooked at Domaine Les Gryphées however. Here the father-son team of Pierre and Guillaume Durdilly farm about 35 acres of vineyards in Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, and Moulin-à-Vent, where the estate is headquartered. The name “Les Gryphées” is derived  from the ancient marine fossils (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egryphées\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) found in some of their vineyards, where the family first started crafting estate-bottled wines in the 1970s. What stands out about these wines is their incredible detail and purity—these truly are wines that are “grown” rather than made, with fermentations carried out in stainless steel or cement and aging done in large, neutral oak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoudre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e barrels. It’s really all about viticulture for these guys, who plant beneficial herbs between the vine rows to combat erosion and pests and eschew chemical treatments in favor of organic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine-tuned, high-toned, wildly aromatic expression of Gamay grown on granite. It shines a bright ruby-garnet in the glass, with aromas reminiscent of a basket-full of woodland berries: black and red raspberries, sour cherry, currants, damp violets, pekoe tea, underbrush, and crushed rocks. It is medium-bodied, with a silken elegance not always found in the ripe, chunky recent vintages of Cru Beaujolais; the balance and perfume are impeccable, and the combination of refinement and refreshment is as good as it gets! Decant this 30 minutes before serving in Burgundy stems at 55-60 degrees and try your best to take your time with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43376528097334,"sku":"SOMM2501-GRYP23MLVNT-750","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023DomaineLesGryphees_Moulin-a-VentEnMorier_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1735663576"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-du-gueret-moulin-a-ventsomm2505-grt23mlnvt-750","title":"2023 Domaine du Gueret, Moulin-a-Vent","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT GROWS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Moulin-à-Vent, in the village of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Bruyère\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Domaine Du Gueret grows their Gamay on approximately 10 hectares of steep sloping, southern facing vineyards. With exceptional terroir, soils here are composed of granite and are rich in manganese and iron, resulting in smaller, more concentrated berries that produce powerful wines with remarkable tannic structure and supreme aging potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO MADE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChénas, in Northern Beaujolais, the GUÉRET estate has been stewarded by the Favre-Curtelin family for several generations. Their vineyards spread over 13 hectares: 3.4 hectares in Saint-Germain-sur-l'Arbresle and approximately 10 hectares in the Moulin-à-Vent, both within the Beaujolais appellation. In 2005, Catherine Delaunay-Favre took over the wine making process and more recently, has been managing the entire Domaine. Under her watchful eye, the wines have tremendously increased in quality and local acclaim with rich, velvety wines that authentically express the classic Moulin-à-Vent terroir: Profound, with flavors robust dark fruit, aromas of iris and violet, hints of liquorice and well structured, elegant tannins that provide wonderful ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT’S MADE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited yields are exclusively harvested by hand, with a rigorous grape selection and brought into their 18th century cellar for Vinification. Long macerations and whole bunch fermentations, lasting approximately 10-15 days, which allows the glories of Gamay to be extracted at its fullest potential. Partial aging in large, neutral oak barrels adds depth and complexity to the wines before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IT TASTES LIKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby in color with intense aromas of black current and black cherry with notes of violet, and spice. The palate is ripe, youthful and full bodied with layers of black current, spice and subtle notes of black licorice and woody nuance. The finish is fresh and lengthy, etched with a touch of minerality that reflects its vineyard's granitic soils. Extremely delicious and approachable now but will undoubtedly continue to develop in its complexity with a few years in the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eerve with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea slight twist on veal Piccata using Preserved Lemon or enjoy with slow cooked veal with preserved lemons and black olives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevelatory Complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This isn't your typical Beaujolais. The wine reveals GORGEOUS layers of black raspberry, black cherry, violet, and iris, with hints of licorice and exotic spices and a ferrous (OK, manganous) note from the manganese-rich soils. The sandy pink granite terroir adds a distinctive mineral tension that lifts the entire palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to age like fine Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: While most Beaujolais is meant for immediate drinking, this Moulin-à-Vent develops beautifully over 5+ years. The combination of old hillside vines in La Bruyère, its granite soils, and Catherine's precise winemaking, creates a wine with the structure and elegance to evolve magnificently in your cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three-tier system’s loss is your gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Because Domaine du Gueret produces so little wine, nationwide importers can’t be bothered. We’ve got the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  which means we can bring you a $40+ wine for just $30—or $24 when you buy six. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Serve at 58-62°F in Burgundy glasses to showcase its aromatic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Young bottles benefit from 30 minutes of air. You can also age this wine for up to 10 years or more, and decanting will become less critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-41089c5a-7fff-2154-f6b8-2c8799cf3f9c\"\u003eClassic pairings: \u003c\/b\u003eRoasted duck breast with cherry gastrique, salade Lyonnaise with bacon, egg, and frisée. Or enjoy it with a big hunk of pâté and a hot baguette. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is living.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-41089c5a-7fff-2154-f6b8-2c8799cf3f9c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43531830427702,"sku":"SOMM2505-GRT23MLNVT-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/gueret_moulin_a_vent.png?v=1750459843"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-des-deux-fleches-saint-amoursomm2504-dflch21stamr-750","title":"2021 Domaine des Deux Fleches, Saint-Amour","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deux Flèches,” (Two Arrows) are responsible for this rising star of Beaujolais: Nicolas Chaffurin and Jeremy Pourrey, two buddies who—in between gastronomic adventures and fits of laughter—also teach winemaking at Lycée Lucie-Aubrac, a high school in Davayé, just north of Beaujolais. They’re beekeepers, committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, and use a draught horse to plow their vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes from 80+ year old vines in “La Creuse Périlleuse,” or the spookily-named “Perilous Hollow,” in Saint-Amour, flecked with pink granite that is prevalent in Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie but otherwise scarce in Saint-Amour. These old vines naturally have low yields that make for intense fruit flavors and fabulous concentration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn electric magenta in color, the wine boasts liqueur-like, flamboyant red fruit, full of life: look for red cherries, brambly jellied raspberry, and baking spices, all in an elegant and incredibly easy-to-drink package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe comfort of a natural product: the wine is AB Certified Organic, with biodynamic practices. Their tractor has ears and a beating heart, and they only use sulfur in minimal amounts at bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or in 3 years at 55°F in Burgundy bowls. Drink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallegro, con brio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic pairings: Pâté de Campagne, or Salade Lyonnaise with duck confit, bacon, frisée, and a runny egg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568692035638,"sku":"SOMM2504-DFLCH21STAMR-750","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021DomainedesDeuxFleches_Saint-Amour_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1743528968"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-les-gryphees-beaujolais-cuvee-les-balmes2504s6r-gry23beauj-750","title":"2023 Domaine Les Gryphées, Beaujolais “Cuvée Les Balmes”","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeaujolais is a magnet for elite winemaking talent, a treasure trove of heirloom vineyards, and one of the world’s epicenters for red-wine value, but when “Cuvée Les Balmes” is the center of discussion, it becomes the incomparable, Black Friday-equivalent deal of the year. In fact, for two consecutive vintages, this cuvée has occupied the highest throne of value Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no fluke, either: This certifiable classic Gamay hails from low-yielding, 100-year-old vines that are harvested by hand before spontaneous fermentation, maturation in old French barrels, and bottling without fining\/filtration. If Domaine Les Gryphées’ chart-busting Burgundy value doesn’t already have you lurching towards checkout, I’m at a loss for words because their specialty (aside from delivering mouthwatering, gorgeously pure reds) is rediscovering sites with old raw material and restoring them to their former glory. If your lifeblood is classic French wine that provides an unmistakable sense of place and typicity alongside unabashed enjoyment, then here you go—this is the peak value of ultra-fine, polished, thirst-quenching Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStationed in Moulin-à-Vent, the father-son team of Pierre and Guillaume Durdilly currently farm about 35 acres of vineyards throughout the sprawling region of Beaujolais. The name of the domaine, “Les Gryphées,” is derived from the ancient marine fossils (gryphées) found in some of their vineyards, where the family first started crafting estate-bottled wines in the 1970s. What stands out about these wines is their incredible detail and purity—these truly are wines that are “grown” rather than made, with fermentations carried out in stainless steel or cement and aging done in large, neutral oak foudres. It’s really all about viticulture for these guys, who plant beneficial herbs between the vine rows to combat erosion and pests and eschew chemical treatments in favor of organic ones. From start to finish, they ooze authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cuvée des Balmes” hails from a small, steep plot home to century-old Gamay vines that burrow deep into clay-limestone and the region’s signature pierres dorées soils, “golden stones” that date back tens of millions of years. As mentioned, all work is über-traditional: hand-harvesting, fermentation via ambient yeasts, aging in old foudres, and bottling without removing anything. In the glass, the 2023 reveals a deep and reflective ruby core mixed with soft purple hues. Lush, almost intoxicating, aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry, wild raspberry, spiced plum, and blueberry soar out of the glass and that generosity of fruit carries over onto the deeply layered palate. Keep swirling the glass and savory goodness shines through the frontline of plush berries in the form of grape stem, candied violets, crushed stones, and underbrush. It’s always worth mentioning that Durdilly expertly avoids the blowsy, chunky styles that many producers have fallen victim to in recent vintages—the balance and perfume in their wines is always impeccable. 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