Clos de la Roilette Fleurie "La Griffe du Marquis" 2020

Clos de la Roilette Fleurie "La Griffe du Marquis" 2020The Coudert family farms the 9 hectare vineyard Clos de la Roilette, in the appellation of Fleurie right on the border of Moulin a Vent. In an area flush with admired producers, the Coudert family stand amongst the very top. They have farmed this vineyard since the late 60's and have worked very hard to maintain a hands off approach to their farming. The soils are predominantly clay which requires all work to be done by hand and result in more

and exactly what I would want with pizza

and she runs her family's winery in addition to Curii

vibrant acidity lifts the medium-bodied palate up higher than I was initially expecting

About a quarter of that property is vines

I keep hearing the red

Two bottles available

it will pair with anything: Hong Kong cuisine

volcanic soils overlooking the vacation-destination Lake Balaton

But this wine comes from Carignan allowed to grow as actual wild vines — like

flinty aromas are matched with fat and salt on the palate and notes of dried apple ring

so to speak

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