2024 Domaine des Sablonnettes Anjou Les Copains d'Abord, IGP Val de Loire, France L'ostal Levant distinguished by its red flesh

distinguished by its red flesh

Fermentation takes place at no more than 81ºF and is followed by malolactic fermentation

9 hectares in the lieux-dits Magny

Dusi Vineyard in the Templeton Gap sub-ava of Paso Robles AVA

Heady notes of rose and spice are offset by fine tannins and a bitterness that complements any exuberance beautifully

2024 Domaine des Sablonnettes Anjou Les Copains d'Abord, IGP Val de Loire, France L'ostal Levant distinguished by its red fleshAge of Vines: 10 to 50 years Yields: 30 hl ha 5,000 bottles Pruning Method: Guyot de Loire & Gobelet Soil: Schist Varieties: 2023 is a blend of Groslot (aka Grolleau, the typical red grape of this part of Loire), Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay Vinification Method: Grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed the reds undergo a short maceration. The wine rests in tanks for six months before it is blended and bottled. Tasting Note: A cloudy