Domaine Leroy Richebourg 1988Varietal: Pinot Noir Always stored in a climate controlled environment. Wax capsule is broken. Cork slighlty protruding. Wine color looks good. Wine fill 3CM.

Average age of vines: 40-60 years Vatting for 4 to 6 weeks in cement vats

Following his Mondavi experience

including a ridge top

Varietal: 70% Grenache

they are (and always have been) among the most visceral expressions of Chianti Classico in existence

Spencer Hoopes

and instead the focus is on fruit

key lime and pineapple rind

On the Durban label there is a coat of arms with three “Ts

Their practices are not so regimented as say a Biodynamically run estate much of their principles are similar

It is serious yet lighthearted

aged in cask (not French barrique)