2022 Domaine du Gringet, 'Vers Etraz' Ayze Blanc , Savoie, France Spottswoode The Ruche’ was nearly extinct

The Ruche’ was nearly extinct because it requires a lot of care in the vineyards but

This is the cuvée of Côte-Rôtie that is most ready to drink early on

2017 Statera Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard

20% destemmed

“Bragantino

2022 Domaine du Gringet, 'Vers Etraz' Ayze Blanc , Savoie, France Spottswoode The Ruche’ was nearly extinctGringet grown exclusively on the limestone scree of Vers Etraz. The southern exposure and fresher calcareous soils make this lieu dit the most Jurassian of their range. Vinification follows the same steps seen for La Bergerie, with fruit being direct pressed, fermented and aged entirely in ovoid concrete vessels. It was from this very vineyard that Dominique Belluard produced his great traditional method sparkling Mont Blanc