Parentière 2018 Vin de France "Les 4 Vents - Cuvée Excellence"

Daomaine de la Parentière has been organic for more than 40 years - Michel, Guillaume and Odile Menager farm on the slopes of the Sanguèze river near Vallet, on sandy clay soils over the Gabbro bed-rock. "Les 4 Vents - Cuvée Excellence" named after a parcel of old vines, is a beautiful demonstration of their great farming and the unique terroir. Made from 100% Melon de Bourgogne, this wine was aged 66 months on the lees and an additional 6 months in bottle. The result is a stunnig wine with balanced acidity, luxurious mouthfeel and enough structure for additional aging. Stone fruits, salinity, herbs, flowers and petrol notes are found on the nose, and the palate, while being very dry, suggests honeysuckle, ripe orchard fruit and lemon oil. Delicious now with shellfish, full-flavored fish preparations and white meats and it will age gracefully for another 5 to 10 years. And it's a remarkable value! Kaelen Ghandhi