2022 Michel Bouzereau, Volnay, 1er Cru Les Aussy Site_Les Gravieres

2022 Michel Bouzereau, Volnay, 1er Cru Les Aussy Site_Les GravieresMichel Bouzereau (not to be confused with Vincent Bouzereau, Jean Marie Bouzereau, or Philippe Bouzereau) is a traditionally minded Meursault domaine whose holdings include some of the most desirable vineyards in Meursault, as well as some bits in Volnay, Beaune, Pommard, and Puligny Montrachet. Michels son, Jean Baptiste, has made numerous improvements in the last 15 or so years, including moving to upgraded facilities, converting to organic farming,

Amaro Nonino Quintessentia

prioritizing organic farming practices and meticulous yield control to ensure natural balance in the fruit

This meticulous approach

René-Jean Dard and François Ribo prioritize minimal intervention to emphasize the raw character of their Syrah

Thibaud Clerget manages his holdings at Domaine Y

This is 100% Listan Negro from four parcles of 100+ year old vines

some of them derived from fruits like apples

yielding a finished profile defined by serious verticality and exceptional aging potential

Following more than six years of aging *sous voile* in neutral barrels

fleshy density

defined by multi-year elevage in cold

The vineyard features shallow