Eric Texier, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Vieille Serine Domaine de Pergaud, 2019 SO021325 Champagne Bordeaux Denis and Jean-Etienne Alary now

Denis and Jean-Etienne Alary now manage 30 hectares

with flavors of butterscotch

A treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike

with a vibrant acidity that lifts the fruit and enhances its freshness

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Eric Texier, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Vieille Serine Domaine de Pergaud, 2019 SO021325 Champagne Bordeaux Denis and Jean-Etienne Alary nowFrom nuclear engineering to 70 plus year old vines: Eric Texier abandoned predictability for Serine, an ancient pre clonal Syrah strain few producers dare attempt. Whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeast, then three to four years of aging in foudre on fine lees without disturbancepatience defines this natural wine pioneer's approach. Sourced south of legendary Cornas on granite, this 2019 shows peppery depth, dark fruit, and textural