Sylvain is among the Burgundy producers who have returned to the traditional technique of using whole bunches during the winemaking process, a technique that was particularly widespread in Burgundy in the past. The top-of-the-range Clos du Roy is vinified with 100% whole bunches and is a Pinot Noir of great concentration and depth of fruit with enormous...
Rosé Fleur de Pinot is based on very old Pinot Noir vines with a percentage of about 5% of Pinot Beurot (Pinot Gris). Sylvain considers the fruit from the three old vineyards to be the best overall from the estate. About half of the grapes are pressed directly with the whole clusters, while the remaining half undergoes 36-48 hours of juice maceration with...
The care of the old stumps is proverbial, they are ploughed only with the help of a horse, they are not "trimmed" in the summer but the result in the quality of the fruit is stunning. The cultivation of the vineyards is biodynamic, the fermentation is spontaneous in oak barrels where the wine will remain for 24 months before being bottled with minimal...
With Xinomavro taking the lead, the aromatic palette revolves around red fruit: tomato, red plum, and cherry, with hints of herbal notes. The palate is characterized by its immediacy, liveliness, and ease of enjoyment stand out on the palate, without losing sight of its origins. The tannins are mild, the acidity balanced, and the wine is characterized by...
At a time when everything is sold and bought, even in Naoussa, the only way to decide to buy a new vineyard is not because it is for sale, but because it is a piece of land where he wants to spend every afternoon. The same applies to his decision to cultivate Merlot, a non-traditional variety in Naoussa. And his preference for this grape is reflected in...
On the hill of Paliochalia, in the central-southern part of the zone, the estate's privately owned old vines have been cultivated organically since 1996. The wine is of astonishing complexity, although it takes years to develop its full potential. It matures for about 12 months in French oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered to preserve its flavor...
Few winemakers today take such a focused approach. Limited labels, small production, and an unwavering attention to detail and quality are the hallmarks of Kostis Dalamaras. In Thóos, Assyrtiko dominates the blend, sourced from grapes harvested at different stages of ripeness to bring complexity to the wine. The Preknadi, on the other hand, comes from a...
