2023 Domaine de Trevallon, IGP Alpilles Blanc, France Domaine du Cayron They’re aged in used whiskey

They’re aged in used whiskey barrels for a minimum of 3 months

Grapes are foot-trodden as well as hand-destemmed in zarandas (the large bamboo mat-like sieves that are extended on top of the vats) utilizing traditional winemaking techniques

age-worthy Rioja

and Chasselas

2017 Fattoria Poggio di Sotto Rosso di Montalcino

2023 Domaine de Trevallon, IGP Alpilles Blanc, France Domaine du Cayron They’re aged in used whiskeyThe fact that the vines are grown on north facing slopes gives incredible freshness and imparts a minerality and elegance to the Marsanne grape comparable with that found in a Hermitage white. The Roussanne is typically acidic and develops aromas of verbena, citronnella and honeysuckle. Eloi likens the addition of Chardonnay to adding salt and pepper to a dish.