Eric Texier, Adele 2024, Vin de France

Eric Texier, Adele 2024, Vin de FranceDemonstrating the classic granite profile of the Northern Rhne, grapes are organically farmed on the northern bank of the Ouvze in Ardche. With harvest carried out by hand. The grapes are whole bunch pressed using a pneumatic press, allowed to naturally cold settling, before spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Both fermentation and ageing is in concrete tank, with the wine kept on its lees for 6 to 8 months. No sulphur is used before

this is an irresistible fruit bomb packed with fresh

The classic range of Fino

Winemaker Thibaud Baudin also made the bold decision of planting three hectares of vines to Chardonnay rather than Gamay

Muscat of Alexandria 10%

and ripening is moderated by cool air from the Pacific channeled via an opening in the Oregon Coastal Range

Vinification takes place at a new

high altitude vineyards in Campo de Borja

plus some Chardonnay and Gamay

A delightful 30-hectare property owned and run by the expert oenologist Monsieur Roc Anglade

5 hectare holding of 55-year-old vines

Nose: the smell of sea spray rises in the nose

Joseph Albajan was born into winemaking and bought the estate off former owners in 1988