M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse grown on clay-limestone and gravel

grown on clay-limestone and gravel soils from vines averaging around 30 years

the 2024 is fermented with wild yeast and aged in a mix of stainless steel and older oak barrels

and biodynamic pedigree—all at a fraction of the price of the grandes marques

and long-lived elegance

bitter citrus

M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse grown on clay-limestone and gravelAt 28 years old, this Provence wine has completed its journey to tertiary complexityleather, tobacco, dried fruits replacing youthful fruit. M. Chapoutier, established in 1808 and now in its seventh generation under Michel, crafted Terra d'Or as Provence's luxury expression: a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache aged in new oak without fining or filtration. Two decades of bottle age have transformed this wine into something