Domaine Filliatreau Saumur Champigny Vielles Vignes Tuscan Sun Tasting 1/26/23 Altocedro Gran Reserve Malbec —

Altocedro Gran Reserve Malbec — Argentina

There is a long tradition of blending grape varieties in Alsace

The vines are now crusted and cankerous with old age: many are cracking due to their own weight

dried herb and dark spice

Drawn from vineyards spread across the rolling hills south of Montalcino

Domaine Filliatreau Saumur Champigny Vielles Vignes Tuscan Sun Tasting 1/26/23 Altocedro Gran Reserve Malbec —The 2022 Vieilles Vignes opens with that quiet, leafy lift that defines Saumur Champigny at its most honestcool red cherry, tart cranberry, and a suggestion of crushed raspberry carried on fresh air. Theres a gentle greenness here in the best sense: tomato leaf, damp stems, a whisper of bell pepper and garden herbs, all framed by a stony, limestone dust minerality. On the palate it stays light on its feet, more glide than grip, with bright acidity and