2023 Domaine Les Gryphees Cuvee Les Balmes Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Cos d’Estournel was exported

Chateau Cos d’Estournel was exported to numerous countries across the globe

It was their 2023 1000L Riesling which truly struck a chord with me

20 months of elevage in ~20% new French oak

acacia honey

in a mix of old French oak foudre and concrete tank

2023 Domaine Les Gryphees Cuvee Les Balmes Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Cos d’Estournel was exportedTo celebrate the 100 year birthday of Balmes, a perfect vineyard slope with excellent terroir a mix of limestone, clay and pierres dorees, the mineral rich, golden chalk that characterizes much of Beaujolais the family released their perfect red with a special label, Cuvee Centenaire. A full century of old vines, for a spiced and concentrated Beaujolais wine that delivers cru quality.