since freezing mutes the exact thing that makes it worth drinking
In Sottimano’s hands—farming organically and fermenting with native yeasts—the site’s elegance comes through with clarity
the lucky recipient will get two exceptional bubblies delivered to their doorstep every month sampling the region’s most expressive wines and following its most exciting developments
There’s no flash here—just uncompromising Nebbiolo handled with precision and humility
Chateau Saint Pierre, Saint-Julien, 2022 no20230524 since freezing mutes the exactOne of the smallest classed growths in Saint Julien, Chteau Saint Pierre consistently overdelivers, and in the warm, concentrated 2022 vintage, it shows depth, precision, and unmistakable Left Bank poise. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the charge here, bolstered by Merlot and a small touch of Cabernet Franc, all from gravelly soils that lend natural structure and aromatic lift. The nose is dense but elegant: cassis, black cherry, cedar, and crushed graphite