2022 Herve Souhaut Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet, Sainte Epine IGP1.5L Magnum, Ardeche, France Tanca Nica 25% Chardonnay from Avize Grand

25% Chardonnay from Avize Grand Cru

these old vine vineyards require extra care and attention in order to restore them to their former glory

was just that exciting

herbs and white tea

Matured for 1 year in oak where it undergoes the malolactic fermentation

2022 Herve Souhaut Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet, Sainte Epine IGP1.5L Magnum, Ardeche, France Tanca Nica 25% Chardonnay from Avize GrandThe Saint Epine vineyard is located right behind Herv and Beatrice Souhauts house in the village of Tourney. It lies on an extremely steep slope that is terraced with old rock walls. Age of Vines: 100 (plus!) year old non cloned vines Yields: 25 hl ha 1,500 bottles annually Soil: Schist Varieties: Syrah Vinification Method: Grapes are hand harvested and undergo a very long maceration at a low temperaturewithout de stemming. The wine is fermented in