though "earlier-drinking" in Savennières still means years of potential
Serve slightly chilled alongside charcuterie
Benjamin Leroux (born 1975 in Beaune) was named technical director at Domaine Comte Armand at age 24
this wine showcases the power and elegance of Tempranillo at its finest
a chalky mineral finish—at a price that rewards the curious
Lieu Dit, Cabernet Franc 'Santa Ynez Valley', 2023 Wholesale10 though "earlier-drinking" in Savennières stillJustin Willett and Eric Railsback built Lieu Dit around a singular vision: Loire varieties in California. This Cabernet Franc from two distinct vineyard blocksone planted in 1998, one a 2015 massale selectionexpresses Santa Ynezs unique geology of sandy gravel, chert, and serpentine through whole cluster fermentation and French oak aging. Red fruit, black cherry, lavender, earth, and pepper create a wine that tastes both familiar and revelation worthy.