2021 Raul Perez "Atalier" Albariño, Rias Baixas, SpainABOUT THIS WINE Extremely exciting project from Raul Perez, making Albario in a traditional manner. The vines have been farmed by the same family since the mid nineteenth century, giving the wine an extra intensity and concentration. The grapes are picked later than most to soften the acidity, meaning malolactic fermentation isnt needed. The wine is then fermented in 5,000 liter oak foudre and stainless steel, approximately 50 50 of each. A serious

which take a while to heat up

This promising project called BiotifulFOX is led by the new generation and is expanding the Coulons' expertise to exciting new wines

Like the first Moulin de Gassac cuvée – Figaro – which on its release in 1993 was awarded the title of best wine in the world in its category

it becomes apparent that elegance and pristine fruit is what Leo looks for in winemaking

Jean-Paul Hébrart took over the operations of Marc Hébrart Champagne in the Vallée de la Marne from his father Marc in 1997

His legacy is perpetuated through the Patient Cottat range of selected traditional Loire Valley wines

Carlo named this estate after the landmark at this location

The wines are full and generous without being weighty

and complexity

which is known for producing especially small berries

50% perpetual reserve going back to 1998

the emblematic grape of Cumières