2023 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanee Menhir Cote de Nuits, France Lombardy The grapes were picked late

The grapes were picked late in the year

Soil: Clay-limestone on the hillsides and sandy-loam in the plains

This 100% Merlot wine is obtained by running off juice from one of the vats during the fermentation process

with notes of luscious red fruits and fresh-baked bread

Planted in 2011 to north-south rows

2023 Domaine Forey Pere et Fils Vosne-Romanee Menhir Cote de Nuits, France Lombardy The grapes were picked lateIn recent vintages Rgis Forey has begun ageing a portion of his Vosne village wine in tronconic wood foudres, shaped similarly to the Menhir standing stones that stretch across Celtic areas of Europe. In todays warming climate, Burgundys average cellar temperatures are higher than in eras past, and vessels such as these counteract the accelerated development these warmer cellars foster.