Maison Roche de Bellene Nuits Saint George Premier Cru les Pruliers 2020Correct and well made, opening on dark cherry, plum skin, and dried rose, with touches of forest floor and a restrained, earthy spice. The palate is firmly structured and orderly, with polished tannins and measured acidity keeping everything neatly in line, but without much lift or inflection. The fruit stays muted and earth driven through the mid palate, offering solidity more than expression, before a dry, composed finish that resolves cleanly but

wants to express

if you can’t wait to enjoy a glass

Mencía (Men-thee-ah) has always struck me as one of those grapes that rewards patience and curiosity

Having visited the Priorat I can tell you this – its nothing short of stunning

and at a fantastic price

If you experience issues at checkout

But even more amazing

come home from work

Dark-edged and expressive

His new approach included winemaking techniques of preserving freshness of fruit

luscious palate

“Used to” are the key words in that sentence