2021 Bodegas Zarate 'Balado' Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain Rhys 2016 Chateau Les Mangons Piccolo

2016 Chateau Les Mangons Piccolo Sainte Foy Cotes de Bordeaux

and we ended up with a beautifully expressive (and crystal clear) Chardonnay that we are loving right now

Tasting notes:

All vineyards are facing south or south-west

A new cuvee from one of our favorite rising stars in Saumur

2021 Bodegas Zarate 'Balado' Albarino Rias Baixas, Spain Rhys 2016 Chateau Les Mangons PiccoloVINEYARD: Balado is sourced from two parcels of ungrafted vines planted in 1950 within a granite walled vineyard. SOIL: Very poor soils over pure granite rock. VITICULTURE: organic and biodynamic VINIFICATION: Vinification takes place in stainless steel with wild yeast. The wine is aged on the gross lees for 3 6 months and then on the fine lees for 6 month