the upper reaches of Saint-Désirat came through with exceptional phenolic balance and preserved acidity intact
creating one of the most charming and extraordinarily drinkable Northern Rhône Syrahs we've tasted in a long time
which sees extended aging in old tonneaux (large oak casks)
the estate utilizes indigenous yeasts and a measured percentage of whole-cluster fermentation to provide structural complexity
Quite brooding in its youth
2022 Elio Sandri, Langhe Nebbiolo Producer_Domaine Genot-Boulanger the upper reaches of Saint-DésiratElio Sandri is a tiny, boutique grower in Monforte dAlba. Their Nebbiolo thrives on Perno hill's steep, shadier slopes (helpful in warm vintages!) where wild herbs grow among the vines. The use of native yeasts, long, gentle fermentations underscore a commitment to traditional, low intervention winemaking. Licorice, bold cherry, spice, tobacco pair with brick oven pizza or sausage pasta. Fermented naturally in cement tank and aged for one year in a