Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Schiste 2024 TBO and violets

and violets

Fresh and immediately drinkable—the perfect companion to rich

Rodez does it the hard way: he macerates his Ambonnay grand cru Pinot Noir on the skins

Thierry terroir as our long-time favorite

Sylvain Pataille farms biodynamically and this wine comes from vines over 60 years old

Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Schiste 2024 TBO and violetsBorn from impossibly steep, terraced schist slopes in Cevins, this monumental field blend of Jacqure, Roussanne, Malvoisie, and Mondeuse Blanche completely redefines what mountain wines can achieve. The intense, multi dimensional palate unfolds slowly with notes of dried apricot, beeswax, smoky minerals, and wild herbs, delivering a structural depth that rivals fine white Burgundy. It retains a brilliant, crystalline acidity despite its immense power,