Eric Texier Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Brezeme Vieille Serine 2018 NO20230712 A brilliant introduction to Lenoble’s

A brilliant introduction to Lenoble’s elegant style

5-hectare property in the Mâconnais that he gets to rebuild from the ground up

though pricing has risen substantially over the last decade

fine-grained tannins

The result is rich and full-bodied but never loses the tune

Eric Texier Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Brezeme Vieille Serine 2018 NO20230712 A brilliant introduction to Lenoble’sThis 100% Syrah from younger vines captures the mineral punch of Brzme's south facing limestone marl slopes, organically farmed and hand harvested. Vinified as whole cluster fruit with native yeasts in open concrete tanks and aged 18 24 months on fine lees without racking, it emerges with powerful aromaticssmoke accented dark berries, licorice, and pungent floralsand chewy fruit that shifts from spicy to candied violet. The 2018 drinks generously yet