Domaine du Bouchot Vin de France Orange 2022 Color:Orange gnarled bush vines of Garnacha

gnarled bush vines of Garnacha on pure slate and crumbled granite that set off alarm bells in Telmo’s mind

Thanks to Emile Balland’s hard work

The palate contains impressive depth: rich black fruit

flawlessly balanced

because no wines in the world are as rich and complex as fortified wines

Domaine du Bouchot Vin de France Orange 2022 Color:Orange gnarled bush vines of GarnachaAntoine Gouffier is a no nonsense straight shooter of a winemaker who has a small domaine established in 2021. He has the accolades (best young winemaker in France circa 2020) and the name drops (he worked with Michel Rolland in South America in the late 20 teens). He's travelled the globe making Sauvignon Blanc, but he came home to Pouilly Fume to make what we suspect is the best Sauvignon Blanc this side of Daguenau. Hand farmed, low yield,