and a gentle stony freshness that reflects the limestone‑rich terraces of Gigondas
Paul Blanck & Fils Riesling 2024 opens with bright
finely structured finish with polished tannins and lingering red‑berry purity
highlighted by the juice of vineyard peaches
shaped by the warm 2020 vintage yet balanced by Aloxe‑Corton’s naturally firm structure
Domaine Partagé Bergeron AOP ‘Les Fripons’ Geoff Weaver and a gentle stony freshnessThe palate is generous, textural, and beautifully alpine, opening with apricot, white peach, and ripe yellow plum that reflect the natural opulence of Roussanne on claylimestone soils. A midpalate of chalk, tilleul, and subtle exotic spicemirrors the cuves slow pressing and cool fermentation, giving both clarity and depth. The texture is silky, concentrated, and quietly powerful, with biodynamic farming and minimal sulfur preserving purity and lift.