Roederer Estate is a benchmark for méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine in California
yet also wonderfully understated
ostensibly in the middle of nowhere
the 2023 Santenots shows excellent structure and clarity
adding hints of cracked pepper and salted licorice
Domaine Denis Mortet Lavaux Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2023 Southern Rhone Roederer Estate is a benchmarkA supremely talented vigneron, and currently at the helm of Denis Mortet, Arnaud Mortet is routinely praised for his work in the vineyards. Founded by his grandfather, Charles, in 1956, Arnaud took control in 2006 after the death of his legendary father, Denis. He continues his father's legacy of making refined, elegant wines along with his sister, Clemence, and his mother, Laurence. Arnaud's wines are reaching new levels as the winemaker has been