Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge Lambrusco where the grapes come from

where the grapes come from

It smells of delicious old-school white Rioja but without any funk

I believe this producer belongs in that top echelon of the region

the tannins fine-grained yet woven with Chinon’s signature tensile energy

is the new-wave of Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses Rouge Lambrusco where the grapes come fromEarth kissed and quietly confident, this opens with red cherry, wild strawberry, and dried cranberry, layered with rose petal, light sous bois, and a subtle limestone warmth. The palate is medium light and composed, with savory red fruit framed by fine, powdery tannins and a steady line of acidity that keeps the wine fresh and upright. Gentle notes of oolong tea and damp stone emerge through the mid palate, carrying into a dry, balanced finish. A