M. Chapoutier Costière de Nîmes, ‘La Ciboise’ 2017 helens-hill humble and hugely proud of

humble and hugely proud of his vineyards on the Roter Hang in Germany’s Rheinhessen

this wine is typically one of the most precise and mineral in the Verget lineup

Secondary savoury characters: tobacco

Since the release of the inaugural 1988 vintage

Aligoté is notorious for requiring old vines and the right soils to produce wines of quality

M. Chapoutier Costière de Nîmes, ‘La Ciboise’ 2017 helens-hill humble and hugely proud ofAppearance: bright, deep, dark garnet. Nose: cintense with notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrants raspberries). Palate: delicious and full. The ripe fruit and soft spices come through again on the palate. Pronounced yet soft, delicate tannins.