Domaine Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Rouge Roter Veltliner and a little Albarino

and a little Albarino

all crunch and charm

poached pear

” but those don’t quite hit the mark

There are places in California where Chardonnay feels less like a grape and more like a way of life

Domaine Laurent Chardigny Bourgogne Rouge Roter Veltliner and a little AlbarinoStraightforward and clean, this opens with red apple skin, tart cherry, and cranberry, edged by rose petal, dried herbs, and a faint chalky note. The palate is light bodied and uncomplicated, with brisk acidity and soft, unobtrusive tannins giving the wine an easy, unfussy shape. Subtle earthy tones and a touch of wet stone carry through the mid palate, finishing dry, fresh, and quietly savory. A simple, honest Bourgogne Pinot that prioritizes