2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Girard Rhone, France Laphroaig then pressed and spontaneously fermented

then pressed and spontaneously fermented (both primary and malolactic fermentation) in old Stockinger barrels (500 and 2000 liters) for 7 months

Located in the small town of Ammerschwihr

supremely mineral and forceful

Soils: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble

2018 Domaine Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Barbarine Rhone

2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Girard Rhone, France Laphroaig then pressed and spontaneously fermented90% Grenache, 4% Mourvdre, 4% Syrah, 2% Cinsault, 2% Counoise. This is classic CdP bursting with dark fruits and the classic garrigue y eartiness but still manages to be light on it's feet.