Domaine Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Blanc Les Cloux 2023 (1500ml) lloyd-brothers There is evidence of mellow

There is evidence of mellow oak with the luscious lingering finish

Straight up and down there's not a lot of excitement or get up and go with this Mourvedre Rosé

The gradient of the hillside (30%)

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It is also innovative in more ways than one: the estate went organic way back in 1970 and uses egg-shaped concrete tanks

Domaine Jaeger Defaix Rully 1er Cru Blanc Les Cloux 2023 (1500ml) lloyd-brothers There is evidence of mellowThe grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed, then fermented in French oak barrels using native yeasts. A portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, and ageing continues on lees for about 12 months with minimal btonnage. The result is a Chardonnay that balances creamy texture and citrus brightness with a core of stony elegance. In the glass, it opens with aromas of white peach, lemon curd, almond blossom, subtle spice and crushed