2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Soil: limestone and slate

Soil: limestone and slate

Pinot Blanc (20%)

Indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel and free of any additives (including zero sulfur)

Destemmed then fermented and aged on skins for 23 days with gentle punchdowns once daily

The vineyard is in the middle of a forest

2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Soil: limestone and slateClos Baquey is the grand cuve from Elian Darosan undeniable statement that the southwest can make ageworthy, inspiring wines. With 2 3 years in bottle it starts to show some round edges, and in 5 6 years begins to hit its prime, drinking well for another decade or more. Elian says he was quite proud when the 2004 Clos Baquey more than held its own at a dinner with a group of famous winemakers who had all brought older vintages of wines. Incidentally,