plowed rather than sprayed
The man farming some of the steepest rows in Saint-Peray used to fix cars for a living
and Meunier from Premier Cru vineyards
The style is California-generous but not flabby: subtle toasty oak frames orchard fruit
This wine from Chassagne-Montrachet's Sylvain Morey sings with elegance and power
Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanee 2023 CHECK UPC plowed rather than sprayedEmmanuel Rouget is the nephew of Henri Jayer and the inheritor of his vines, his cellar, and his philosophy. His village Vosne Romanee comes from a handful of small parcels scattered across the appellation, including Aux Reas, Les Jacquines, and Aux Ormes. The recipe is pure Jayer: laughably low yields, full destemming, a long cold soak, and patient aging. The wine drinks like a textbook of what Vosne is supposed to taste like, all rose and spice and