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is a rare thing: a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from this cool corner of South Africa

It is labeled as Vin de France because the actual wine-making occurs in C-R's cellar in Ampuis (i

it’s fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and clarity

mineral whites — and Combe Bazin is David Croix's project there

Reyane & Pascal Bouley, Volnay 1er Cru Champans, 2014 PORTUCOUNT0125 then layers of appleChampans is one of Volnay's most celebrated Premier Crus, a south facing limestone and clay slope that gives Pinot Noir a graceful mix of perfume and backbone. The Bouley family, vignerons in Volnay for six generations, farm a small parcel here and make it in a classic, structured style. This is a 2014, a fresher and more elegant Burgundy vintage than the warm years around it, with bright acidity and finely drawn fruit. With around a decade of age