2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Girard Rhone, France Laphroaig 2018 Domaine Yves et Mathilde

2018 Domaine Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Barbarine Rhone

and this offering—fermented and aged two years in used 600-liter barrels which are kept full—displays a dynamic combination of exotic fruit (pineapple

The wine is then allowed to clarify naturally and is moved to various vessels for aging (mostly concrete and Clayver ceramic orbs

Soils: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble

supremely mineral and forceful

2020 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Girard Rhone, France Laphroaig 2018 Domaine Yves et Mathilde90% Grenache, 4% Mourvdre, 4% Syrah, 2% Cinsault, 2% Counoise. This is classic CdP bursting with dark fruits and the classic garrigue y eartiness but still manages to be light on it's feet.