Domaine de l'Idylle "Tithonien" Mondeuse 2021

Domaine de l'Idylle "Tithonien" Mondeuse 2021The Savoie is about as picturesque as a wine region can be, and the Tiollier family has been a fixture in these parts since 1840. Their vineyards, some over 60 years old, are planted on steep, southeast slopes in the bottom flank of the valley, facing the Alps. Mondeuse is the type of variety that communicates the process quite clearly, and so partial destemming plus fermentations at cool temperatures ensure freshness and clarity here. The wine is

but there's some cranberry crunch and a wild

This gave Yiannis an insight to where some of the best Xinomavro vines were located

This is truly singular Sauvignon Blanc

A blend of Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt from a vineyard exclusively used for this rosé

zippy acidity

with juicy stone fruit and pineapple

We enjoyed it a lot but then as a joke we said “hey we should make wine of our own”

but the surface’s layer of sand is decisively lower: only 25 cm

and has a lightly creamy texture

with a stony

It’s a total delight

and Noir in equal parts — with zero sulfur added and partial fermentation in amphora