The Saint Veran, made from 40-50 year old vines, bursts with ripe pear and citrus flavors and a long, minerally finish. Focus, clarity and intensity of fruit are the hallmark of Thomas' wines.
100% Chardonnay. Considered by Jean Manciat to be his best site, Franclieu is an east-facing parcel of 30-35-year-old vines on a stony slope featuring clay-limestone soils. As for all Manciat wines, whole clusters are harvested... Read More
On the nose, aromas of citrus and orange blossom. A very pure palate, with delicate notes of mandarin; a fresh wine with a very beautiful mineral energy.
The terroir at Chitry is particularly well suited for the Aligoté grape which makes up 40 percent of the vines planted in the area. Marcel Giraudon has six of his 18.5 hectares planted to Aligoté. The wine goes through... Read More