Mary Taylor - Jean Marc Barthez Bordeaux Blanc 2024 (750ml) Abruzzi and a brief cold spell

and a brief cold spell that created two waves of picking between the earlier- and later-ripening varieties

it's tannins frame the wine in a way that lifts up each element generating a substantial experience

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on the typical land formation of La Morra

It is not surprising the motto etched on the label of the bottle of the estate is

Mary Taylor - Jean Marc Barthez Bordeaux Blanc 2024 (750ml) Abruzzi and a brief cold spellWINEMAKER'S NOTES: According to Jean Marc, part of that depth also results from the small touch of Smillon (the regions other white grape) he includes in the blend, which imparts a certain je ne sais quoi that immediately conjures white Bordeaux. A quintessential oyster wine, according to Mary it has all the necessary structure to stand up to richer fish and shellfish dishes like pan seared trout or broiled lobster.