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

Yet there is a perfume and elegance and a red fruited snap on the palate that has us reaching for more than a glass

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

20 months of elevage in ~20% new French oak

and 5% Molinara (plus a tiny amount of Osoleta)

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.