Cesar Marquez Godello La Salvacion 2023 TBO this is no afterthought

this is no afterthought

Brune et Blonde draws Syrah from both of the great slopes that give the appellation its name -- the darker

land that had been quietly rented out to the big Champagne houses for years

quiet mousse and chalky cut that California sparkling wine almost never manages

age-worthy bottle from a house synonymous with quality

Cesar Marquez Godello La Salvacion 2023 TBO this is no afterthoughtLa Salvacin rescues and celebrates century old Godello vines scattered among Menca in Bierzo's historic vineyard. These ancient vines flourish at 680 meters in the northern highlands of Arganza on clay and slate soils. The grapes were direct pressed and fermented in 500 liter oak barrels, then aged on the lees for a full year without stirring. The result is an intense, lemony white with powerful candied lemon and pebble notes, balanced by saline