He rejects the impulse to over-manipulate
with the underlying acidity successfully preserved by the limestone bedrock to provide necessary lift and balance
where the vines average 60 years in age
A roasty but not super smoky mezcal
designed for both immediate accessibility and significant cellar evolution
2021 Domaine Aux Moines, Savennieres, Roche aux Moines Grape_Grenache He rejects the impulse toDomaine Aux Moines is located in the Loire Valleys Savennires appellation, where the Laroche family has managed the estate since 1981, continuing a winemaking tradition that traces its roots to the 12th century monks of the Abbey Saint Nicolas. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown in the Roche aux Moines sub appellation, a historic site defined by steep, south facing hillsides composed of schist, sandstone, and volcanic rock. In the glass, it