Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses, 2022 Pinot Meunier with crisp acidity underpinning layers

with crisp acidity underpinning layers of fruit and a long

The Sigaut vineyards are farmed biodynamically

producing wines with concentration

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes comes from old vines across the village

He even named one of his racehorses “Pol Roger” and the horse strode to victory at Kempton Park

Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Meurgey-Croses, 2022 Pinot Meunier with crisp acidity underpinning layersThe 2022 Vir Cless Vieilles Vignes from Meurgey Croses comes from a single vineyard, Le Mont in Cless, with vines approaching 70 years old, matured in large 450 l foudres. On the nose it is sophisticated and herbal, showing tarragon and chamomile with a touch of citrus oils, while pear skin and yellow plum notes carry through to the palate. The wine has appealing vivacity and minerality, finishing with a subtle herbaceous lift. This is a highly