Antonio Madeira's revival of Palhete brings multiple layers of elegance, freshness, and immediate pleasure to the glass. Ainda is a true evolution of the traditional Portuguese wine style, where white and red varieties are vinified together and, following some of the inspiration of the great Burgundian Henri Jayer and his famous techniques, he manages to...
Antonio Madeira's winemaking philosophy begins with his imported wine, which is based on the same principles of minimal intervention. Dao Tinto is produced from many different varieties, mainly Alfrocheiro and Jaen, and is aged for a total of 12 months in old oak barrels. Additions are minimal, with the sole exception of a small amount of sulphites added...
The Vinha da Murta vineyard was planted in 2006 and contains many different clones of old vines from the region. The wine is partially fermented with bunches, using indigenous yeasts and then transferred to old Burgundy barrels for 11 months. The malolactic fermentation is completed spontaneously and the wine has an ethereal fruit, light animal notes,...
Antoine Sunier's Morgon is from 70-year-old vineyards in the lieux-dit of Grand Cras, one of the most important vineyards in Morgon. Antoine, with the help of his brother Julien, who was present in the area, managed to buy small areas of such old vines. The vineyard is farmed organically and the vinification, whole bunch 100%, a classic for the region, is...
Let the Raudonas first unfold in a carafe for at least two hours, developing its aromas after contact with the air. Even if you leave it open for days you will be surprised by its evolution. Sebastien ,just like for his white wines, uses biodynamically grown grapes that are 40% affected by botrytis. After a short ten day maceration without pigeage,...
Sebastien Riffault’s wines are renowned for their uniqueness and distinctive character, as are their names, which are often Lithuanian due to his wife’s heritage. Skeveldra means “crushed stones,” a reference to the flint that dominates this particular vineyard. In the glass, it reveals rich fruit reminiscent of yellow fruits, jam, and honey, along with...
Complex and mature, the Régnié Montmerond reveals stunning fruit framed by spicy notes and smoky minerality. Aromas of cherry liqueur, spicy red berries, and smoky herbs “overflow” the glass. On the palate, it is structured yet ethereal, with exceptional harmony, minerality, and concentration, while the finish unfolds with fruit, violets, and lavender in...
The youngest of the Sunier brothers, Antoine, only arrived in the Beaujolais region in 2014. First he gave up a different career and decided to study viticulture and winemaking in Dijon. Beaujolais once again provided fertile ground for a young producer who in turn reciprocated by intensifying the image of the great changes that have taken place in the...
The youngest of the Sunier brothers, Antoine, only arrived in the Beaujolais region in 2014. First he gave up a different career and decided to study viticulture and winemaking in Dijon. Beaujolais once again provided fertile ground for a young producer who in turn reciprocated by intensifying the image of the great changes that have taken place in the...
