Rosé

“The most prestigious cuvée of the domain, Le Clos Peyrassol Rosé [is from] one of the most beautiful plots on the estate, surrounded by low stone walls, at the foot of the Templar buildings. The soils are rich in clay and limestone, dating from the Triassic period, with a high proportion of pebbles. Currently under organic conversion.” –Importer note
Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ML ($79.95) $69 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Vivid onion skin color. A highly perfumed and complex bouquet evokes fresh citrus and pit fruits, strawberry and pungent flowers, along with building mineral and succulent herb elements.

You’d be forgiven for not having heard of Domaine Henri Richard – the rare bottles that leave Beaune and Paris cross the Channel, not the Atlantic. It’s located in Gevrey-Chambertin, just past the legendary Domaine Trapet. Founded in 1938 by former cooper, Jean Richard, today the 4th generation manages the estate’s operations with holdings in the Grand Crus of Charmes-Chambertin and Mazoyères-Chambertin. Farming organically since the year 2000 and using practically no new oak in all of their bottlings, the Richards craft some of the finest examples of terroir in the appellation.