2022 Chêne Bleu Rosé VDP Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A blend of Grenache (88%), Mourvdre (10%), and Grenache Blanc (2%). Once harvest is complete the grapes immediately undergo direct press, allowing skin contact at the time of pressing for 1. 5 hours; very cold fermentation for 5 weeks, 75% in stainless steel tanks, 25% in French oak barrels. 25% of the wine was aged for 3 months in French oak barrels; a mix of new and one year old with light toast. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER In 1993, Xavier

they also represent a veritable masterclass in the effect of terroir on wine

is assembled from parcels throughout Côte Rôtie

Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

then allowing the wines to rest on their gross lees and only filtering once

When they have obtained their AOC

with a focus on Riesling

The owners allow me to do as much as the farming as I see fit

This set includes:

Stags Leap Wine Cellars

"Under the chapel" this vineyard starts at the hillside in the heart of Volnay on clay-sand soil

warm site speckled with a variety of soils – shale

achieving balanced ripeness and magnificent condition