2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Les Petits Monts, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France Roccalini complicated by carob

complicated by carob

Viticulture: Organic (not certified)

and is a nice alternative to some of the richer Chenin Blancs that can come out of South Africa’s warmer areas

From two acres of Cabernet Franc planted in 2005 & 2017 on Cazenovia silt loam soils

though in this case

2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Les Petits Monts, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France Roccalini complicated by carobOne of the best Premier Cru in Vosne Romane, this site is directly above La Romane Conti and Richebourg. Because of the steepness of the slope, it must be farmed by hand. Berthaut's vines are in the middle and bottom part of Petits Monts, planted in 1919, 1934, 1949, 1964, and 2008. 20% whole cluster fermentation, with 40% new oak used during aging. Wine arrives August 2026