2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard -

Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard - 51%  |  Jubilee Vineyard - 23%  |  Redford Wetle Vineyard - 16%  |  Methven Family Vineyards - 10%

The wine is aged for 9 months in tonneaux and concrete and then bottled without fining or filtration and with a tiny amount of sulfur

While Belluard's Le Feu was a blended cuvée

Indigenous yeast fermentation in barrel and free of any additives (including zero sulfur)

This is a subregion that experiences extreme highs and lows from a temperature standpoint

2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard -Clos Baquey is the grand cuve from Elian Darosan undeniable statement that the southwest can make ageworthy, inspiring wines. With 2 3 years in bottle it starts to show some round edges, and in 5 6 years begins to hit its prime, drinking well for another decade or more. Elian says he was quite proud when the 2004 Clos Baquey more than held its own at a dinner with a group of famous winemakers who had all brought older vintages of wines. Incidentally,