2018 Domaine Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne Jo Landron This wine confounded us this

This wine confounded us this year until we discovered a very important truth

Low dosage of 2 to 3 grams/liter (extra dry)

2018 Dirty and Rowdy MSG Mourvedre Syrah Grenache Chalone California

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Fermented and aged 30 months in 100% new oak

2018 Domaine Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne Jo Landron This wine confounded us thisPinot Noir (about 60%), Chardonnay (about 40%) Terroir: From 7 parcels. Planted facing northwest, southwest, and southeast. Kimmeridgian clay limestone soil embedded with oyster fossils. Viticulture: Organic (certified, 2015). 9,500 vines per hectare, tilled 3 4 times per year, herbal tea and manure treatments. Vinification: Pressed pneumatically, press fractions separated for vinification. Ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel vats and 400