It’s the kind of wine that starts soft and ends with conviction
such as employing mulch to nourish the vines and growing cover crops to increase the biodiversity in the soil
producing wines with softness
Champagne Gaston Chiquet is one of finest grower estates in the Grand Vallée de la Marne
the 2023 vintage spent around 15 months in French oak (25–30% new)
2022 Llunari, Herència Altés Valentines It’s the kind of wineA sunlit swirl of texture and fragrance, the 2022 Llunari is an orange wine with real grace and lift. Made entirely from Garnatxa Blanca, it gleams a deep gold with amber reflections and opens with aromas of quince, orange peel and wild fennel. The palate is both crisp and textural, a fresh, zesty entry leading into layers of citrus, dried apricot and almond skin. Theres a subtle grip from skin contact, but its beautifully integrated, creating a wine