Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino 'Passito' 2011

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Paolo Bea Montefalco Sagrantino 'Passito' 2011This rare and very special wine, made exclusively from Sagrantino, is harvested late and left to raisin for four months before pressing. As it air dries, a white mold forms that balances and concentrates the acid, sugar and tannins. The grapes, as raisins, contain approximately 30% sugar at this point (January of the following year) and they are then de stemmed and crushed. Fermentation begins and slowly progresses until the sugar level reaches 16% to

with a pronounced element of earth and plenty of spice—albeit on a less-structured frame than its brethren from Cornu's more firmly built appellations

and is planted at 240 meters above sea level

and the Rollins turn out a stunning example every vintage—one of the most consistent and distinctive red Burgundies in our portfolio

After time in bottle

and Philippe works a 4

it is macerated for several weeks on its skins

“Les Foux” is a méthode traditionnelle sparkling rosé comprised of 100% Cabernet Franc from 30-year-old vines surrounding their 16th century chateau in the village of Thouars

Although from young vines

This cuvée is produced from very old vines (between 70 and 100 years of age)

A sense of balance suffuses the wine

it offers penetrating minerality

the Cassis Rouge recalls Bandol—just 19 miles to the east—but its personality is friendlier

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