2018 YVES LECCIA ÎLE DE BEATÉ BLANC – CORSICA, FRANCE
Vermentino/Biancu Gentile
Winemaking details: Yves Leccia farms his vines organically in the chalky/schist soil of Patrimonio, which is on the North end of Corsica. He does all the work himself, both in the vineyard and cellar, and the wines show his meticulous care in the refined style. After hand harvesting, sorting, and pressing whole cluster, the juice settles for 24 hours before going though a native fermentation in stainless steel, which lasts up to 20 days. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation or have any contact with oak.
Color: Pale Straw
Bouquet: White flowers, citrus, light stone fruit, some herbal notes
Palate: An oily and luscious texture balanced with bright acidity and lots of minerality. Very clean, polished, and long. Goes well with grilled fish and other coastal fare.
Drink now or wait up to ten years.
Further information can be found here: http://www.yves-leccia.fr/vin-corse/cuvee-yl/blanc-2016
2015 ALAIN GALLETY VIVARAIS ROUGE – RHÔNE VALLEY, FRANCE
Syrah/Grenache
Winemaking details: These 40-year-old vines sit atop clay and limestone soils in the high-altitude village of Vivarais in the Southern Rhône. After hand harvesting, the grapes are put directly into cement tanks where they undergo a whole cluster native yeast fermentation with 3-4 pumpovers a day. Once dry and pressed, the wine is aged in large neutral Burgundian barrels for 14 to 15 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Color:
Bouquet: Purple and black fruits, violets, white and black pepper, vegetal undertones.
Palate: Savory and elegant with pure dark fruits and classic spice. Bright and lively, juicy and smooth, this goes great with cured meats, grilled game, and hard cheeses.
Drink now or wait up to five years.
Further information can be found here: https://gallety.fr/#domaine-gallety