Domaine De Montrieux Ithybole Chenin 2020Region: France Appellation: Loire Color Style: White, Light Bodied Grapes: Chenin Blanc Ariane Lesn started working in wine since the early 1990s taking on many different roles. She worked in retail, distribution, and even had a stint at the renowned Domaine de lArlot, in Nuits St. Georges. She fell in love with Pineau daunis during her time working in Paris, as the varietal reminded her of great Pinot Noirs, but with elevated aromatics involved.

starting with one hectare of rented vines

the “1er Cru” Niederberg bottling is the only single-vineyard bottling of this site

mainly with Albariño from old vines around the village of Cambados

giving this Vermentinu great nutrients and minerals to thrive

White citrus flowers

settled overnight

the wine is full-bodied

000 cases a year

traditional fermentation for 25 to 30 days in concrete vats and wooden vats under controlled temperatures

Supple and broad on the palate

and En Champs a little further along the slope opposite the Les Champeaux 1er Cru vineyard

United StatesAppellation: Cucamonga ValleyColor/Style: WhiteGrapes: Palomino