Domaine Forey, Pinot Noir, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France 2022 natural Cabernet Franc is the king

Cabernet Franc is the king grape variety of Touraine

It was in 1985 that the legendary Alain Graillot came back to his home in Crozes-Hermitage to start his own domaine

and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first vintage that he bottled

Tellus Vinea is a wine of depth and length that exceeds by many dimensions its classification as a simple Bordeaux Rouge - and recent vintages clearly demonstrate that this is the best effort ever at this level by the Pueyo family

Jacouton also still farms apricots

Domaine Forey, Pinot Noir, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France 2022 natural Cabernet Franc is the kingForey works a one third hectare parcel in the northern part of the Montiotes Basses section of the clos. One part of the vines were planted in 1968 and another part in 1972. Foreys version of this appellation is particularly sturdy.