2021 Château de Ciffre "Terroirs d'Altitude", Saint-Chinian AOP, Languedoc, FranceABOUT THE WINE The 2021 "Terroirs d'Altitude" is crafted from grapes grown on the estate's elevated schist and limestone slopes, which provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine's freshness and minerality. The vineyards are farmed organically, with Chteau de Ciffre being certified organic since 2019. The wine undergoes traditional vinification with careful extraction to preserve the purity of fruit and terroir expression. Aging occurs in

Marseillaise materfamilias who has carried on the great Tempier family ritual of serving guests fresh

and in practice they are largely biodynamic

they are harvested strictly by hand

Jeff and John Perlegos impeccably farm the vineyard

Under the stewardship of Athénaïs de Béru

partially comprised of a clay hill slope

the estate's work methods and winemaking practices have been completely overhauled

Bodegas Familiares Matarromera

his entire professional life

Zestos is “a staggering value” and “an unbelievable wine for the price”

not simply a scientific recipe

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