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Domaine Vendange Roussette de Savoie Madame de M... 2020
Savoie, FranceLocated in Combe de Savoie, on the foothills of the Massif des Bauges, Domaine Vendange stretches over 10 organically farmed hectares, on south facing slopes of youthful glacial till / limestone scree. The Vendange family has been involved with the viticulture and agronomic industries for many years, and are one of the largest vine nurseries in the region. After studying viticulture and oenology in Beaune, Benjamin Vendange returned in 2015 to the family property. With his partner Diane Gounel, oenologist from Languedoc-Roussillon, the step was taken to start their own estate with the family’s holdings. This Altesse (aka Roussette) is from 20 year old vines, native fermented long and cool in stainless, with 1/3 going through MLF. This then rested 10 months in a mix of older barrels and stainless. The malo, time and wood, and on lees has afforded a noticeable expansiveness to this wine, with quince, anjou pear, hawthorne filling out the frame, bedded with a slick of herbal lees, and streaked with ample stony salinity throughout. Lovely freshness to carry the vinification, and display the alpine grape.Tasted: 05 October 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml | private liquor stores |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Altesse (Roussette)UPC: 3760276750036
