2024 Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Silice Blanc IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Anne-Sophie Dubois rose petal and subtle spice

rose petal and subtle spice

already showcasing gorgeous finesse brushed atop a dense canvas

and the vineyards date even farther back to the time of the Romans

nestled up to the walls of the city center of Montalcino in the early 80’s as a place to bring the family to picnic

Mostly Grenache with 10% other varietals (primarily syrah)

2024 Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Silice Blanc IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Anne-Sophie Dubois rose petal and subtle spiceFrom three vineyards, totaling two hectares, in Apremont, old vines below Mont Granier. Vines planted on west facing slopes. Guyot and Cordon Royal training. SOILS: Schist and ardoise (a type of hard, black schist native to the region), mixed with clay HARVEST & VINIFICATION: Only indigenous yeasts are used and no SO2 during vinification. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out systematically. 1 3 vinified in barriques (two to three years old), 2 3