Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Terres Blanches, 2023 SO071725 Mellot The larger vessel slows the

The larger vessel slows the aging process

Perfect for pairing with seafood

a thirsty crowd

A small-batch gin made just outside NYC with lots of rich

The 2010 has serious age on it now

Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Terres Blanches, 2023 SO071725 Mellot The larger vessel slows theHere's a fun curveball: despite the Nuits Saint Georges name, this is a white. Les Terres Blanches ('the white earths') is named for its pocket of pale, sandy, oolitic limestone soil up the slope in Premeaux, and Patrice Rion planted it to roughly 90% Chardonnay with a splash of Pinot Blanc. White wine from Nuits Saint Georges is genuinely rare, which makes this a conversation piece as much as a delicious bottle. The bunches are whole pressed and aged