2023 Roland Lavantureux Chablis
Kermit Lynch is shipping us our allocation of 2023 Lavantureux Chablis, and we couldn't be more excited to give you a preview.
Difficulty Level: Deep Dive
If you haven't explored the New Grenache lately, you're in for a treat, and likely a surprise––this incredible grape, once known chiefly as a blending ingredient and a symbol of the warm-climate fruit bombs of the 2000s, has entered its freshness era. It turns out that Grenache has a few unique tricks up its sleeve: miraculous old vines around the world, a climate-change-resistant growing season, the ability to show complex flavors even when picked early enough to retain acidity, and shockingly lovely structure, once you take it out of generic blends and give it a solo act in the right environment. We will focus on single-varietal Grenache bottlings from around the wine world and discover why top growers are falling in love with the versatility, beautiful flavors, and aging potential of this grape.
This class will begin at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 4 and run for approximately 90 minutes. Wines tasted in class will be available for purchase with a discount available to attendees only. Seating is limited.
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