2024 Domaine de la Grange aux Belles 'Les moyens du Bord', Loire, Vin de France Granicera then bottled

then bottled

Erbaluna La Bettola Barbera d'Alba 2016

These vineyards originally covered 365 acres of steeply sloping contoured terraces

who took over the family's vineyard from her father René back in 1996

sourced from 15 to 20-year-old vines planted at an elevation of 100 meters above sea level

2024 Domaine de la Grange aux Belles 'Les moyens du Bord', Loire, Vin de France Granicera then bottledFrom biodynamicallyfarmed Chenin Blanc grown on shale and clay soils around Soulaines sur Aubance, the grapes undergo whole cluster pressing, spontaneous fermentation in used barrels and tanks, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered with very low sulfur. Pear, white peach and quince with lime blossom and chalky mineralitybright acid and subtle texture making it quietly compelling.