Domaine des Sablonnettes 'Le P'tit Blanc' 2024

Domaine des Sablonnettes 'Le P'tit Blanc' 2024We're always delighted by how much charm and life the wines from Christine and Joel Menard (and now their son Jeremy) offer year in and out. Jonathan accurately pointed out recently that these are one of the few hold outs of the OG, "20 and change" wines in this ever evolving scene of natural wines, and how fun it is to be able to enjoy these without pretense and ceremony. The couple have been devoted to biodynamic farming and winemaking for over

their wines "have very original tastes because they do not come from crossings with international varieties but were born and cultivated only here

It has more to do with the essence of the grape itself

This is an outstanding value Champagne with loads of character - subtly toasty but with strong minerality and vibrant energy

George Wolski trained as an engineer before he switched careers to make wine

they work in a low-intervention style

Not topped up

light affair

50/50 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay

The Patxanga rosado is 100% Trepat from bush-trained vines planted in the 1970s

Arrowhead Mountain in Sonoma Valley

yet it retains its ‘high-altitude clarity

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