M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse fruit and structure

fruit and structure

and biodynamic pedigree—all at a fraction of the price of the grandes marques

but with aged Comté

bitter citrus

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M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse fruit and structureAt 28 years old, this Provence wine has completed its journey to tertiary complexityleather, tobacco, dried fruits replacing youthful fruit. M. Chapoutier, established in 1808 and now in its seventh generation under Michel, crafted Terra d'Or as Provence's luxury expression: a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache aged in new oak without fining or filtration. Two decades of bottle age have transformed this wine into something