Tony Lcrx

An emotional link is not a luxury. It is the most powerful commercial tool in wine. Alongside this, estates and négociants sitting on back vintages have an underused asset. Releasing wines en livrable more regularly, with mature, ready to drink, with full estate guarantee at fair prices, would be a genuine game changer. Today's consumer does not have a cellar and does not want one. A wine that arrives at the table and is opened within weeks is not a sign of impatience.

A Master Sommelier's in-depth analysis of Ribera del Duero — old vines, Albillo Mayor whites, the Clarete revival, and what the global market shift means for this extraordinary appellation.

In 2015, Raphaël joined the family domain to express his own sensibility and vision of Chamoson's terroirs. His partner Nadine works alongside him, managing administration and welcoming visitors to the estate {...} The aromatics are highly savoury: tapenade, dried herbs, thyme, spices. Then come the dark fruits: dark cherries, dark plum. There's a bit of sour acidity giving the wine tremendous life and energy. That vibrancy on the mid-palate is sharp, almost cutting, yet you've got very juicy,