Kanbara Junmai Ginjo Sake Bride of the Fox (300ml) PURYEARSALE From Côte-Rôtie's reigning traditionalist comes

From Côte-Rôtie's reigning traditionalist comes a white Côtes du Rhône made from younger vines down the hill

The resulting 100% Pinot Noir shows ripe red fruits

The Non-Vintage blanc de blancs by Pierre Moncuit shows a striking balance of lees character

Whereas the first Palomino pick was lean and bright (and will likely benefit from more time in barrel)

allowed the roussanne to fully express itself : elegance

Kanbara Junmai Ginjo Sake Bride of the Fox (300ml) PURYEARSALE From Côte-Rôtie's reigning traditionalist comesIntense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio, and a hint of white chocolate. Ripe honeydew notes finish crisp with a hint of lingering sweetness. This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried in the fox bride procession. With a 50% polishing rate, this sake could technically