2016 Claudio Quarta Taurasi, Campania, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Perched on a volcanic hill surrounded by vineyards and woods, it collects the legacy of a historical area and projects it into the future with a contemporary vision and language. It rises in the capital of Greco di Tufo DOCG in the heart of Irpinia, on a hilly ridge, to the right of the Sabato river. The grapes come from selected plots in the most suitable areas and are grown up to 700 meters above sea level, where the strong

Marie née Boulanger moved to Meursault

The soil is varied between clayey

so the sugars outran the tannins in development

Clos Henri is the wine estate meticulously established and organically run by the famous Sancerre wine growing family of Henri Bourgeois

This decision is currently in the hands of the appellation authorities but it is almost better if the status quo doesn’t change–that way we are assured to get grand cru quality at a premier cru price

resulting in a wine that balances citrus brightness with subtle texture and a characteristic saline edge

this 100% Cab Franc is fully de-stemmed before undergoing fermentation with indigenous yeasts

In due course their children Carlo

with a focus on preserving freshness

It is said that in the 18th century it was introduced to the Sultan of Constantinople’s palace because of its clarity and was called “mineral water from Carbonnieux”

In January

Sourced from the Mühlpoint vineyard