giving its wines a fuller
The volcanic soil is so nutrient-poor and stony that it challenges the very definition of agricultural soil
with flavors of candied fruits
Sixty-year-old vines on limestone-rich soils are direct-pressed and aged in used barrels for 35 months
and you can taste why
Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Schiste 2024 NO20230816 giving its wines a fullerBorn from impossibly steep, terraced schist slopes in Cevins, this monumental field blend of Jacqure, Roussanne, Malvoisie, and Mondeuse Blanche completely redefines what mountain wines can achieve. The intense, multi dimensional palate unfolds slowly with notes of dried apricot, beeswax, smoky minerals, and wild herbs, delivering a structural depth that rivals fine white Burgundy. It retains a brilliant, crystalline acidity despite its immense power,