2023DomaineCharvinCotesduRhoneBlanc,Rhone,France

<p>Grenache Blanc, Clairette 20 years old, Roussane 20 years old, Bourboulenc 60 years oldVine Age: Average 40 years old.Soil: Sandy, more clay based soil with galets roulésFermentation: Tank, fiber-glass tank</p><p>Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to continue to vinify traditionally, with whole-cluster fermentations. Now, others are following his lead. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurent’s élevage is uniquely undertaken in concrete tank – no barrel. Laurent is regarded as one of the top wine-makers in the appellation by Guy Julien, renowned owner of the restaurant Beaugraviére in Mondragon, as well as other top sommeliers and wine writers in France, with a two-star rating by Revue du Vin de France.</p>