Olivier Merlin, Macon La Roche-Vineuse, 2016 so011726 wines to drink in 2026 asimov offer Friulano is the workhorse grape

Friulano is the workhorse grape of northeast Italy

The Etichetta Nera is Ferrando's prestige Carema

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and at around a decade old this is drinking beautifully

the 2015 Dom Pérignon shows a singular

Olivier Merlin, Macon La Roche-Vineuse, 2016 so011726 wines to drink in 2026 asimov offer Friulano is the workhorse grapeOlivier Merlin is one of the finest winemakers in the Macon his wines are benchmarks for the region and yet he still flies somewhat under the radar, which keeps the prices honest. This 2016 from La Roche Vineuse is a mature white Burgundy now hitting a lovely stride, with the extra layers that come from a decade in bottle. Expect rich orchard fruit gone slightly honeyed, toasted nuts, and a deep mineral cut that keeps it fresh. This is in a beautiful