Chateau Thivin Utopia Vin de France 2022This is a very special new project from renowned Beaujolais producer Chateau Thivin. Alongside their Gamay vines, they have devoted a single parcel to the hybrid varieties known as 'PiWis' (a convenient shortening of pilzwiderstandsfhige). These are crosses between European Vitis Vinifera and the more disease and cold resistand American grape species (largely Riparia and Labrusca). The Geoffray family selected a terraced plot on the East slope of Mont

A blend of 80% Palomino and 20% Pedro Ximénez

or with salads and fried foods

this offering stands out as truly remarkable

Founded in 1898

and Clos des Mouches

Domaine des Trinites is a 24 hectare estate on the schist soils of Faugeres and Pezenas in the Languedoc

It hails from fifty-year-old vines in the eponymous lieu-dit

They have created a fusion of the subtle creamy

such as the Esgana cão

Ronco del Gnemiz wines are characterised by bright acidity in the whites

came across as an elegant

preserving its vibrant character