2024 Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc, Loire, France Herve Rafflin that give the lucky few

that give the lucky few connoisseurs strong experiences

2018 Weingut Paul Achs Edelgrund Blaufrankisch

Ermes Pavese made the bold decision—still uncommon in this corner of the Valle d’Aosta—to begin bottling his own wine rather than selling off the fruit from his tiny then-two-hectare farm to the local co-operative

3 bottle limit per customer

Aged 16-18 months in barrels (30-60% new)

2024 Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc, Loire, France Herve Rafflin that give the lucky fewThe Yvonne Blanc was one of the 2 original cuves produced at the domaine. Mathieu continued the same high quality work in the vineyard and cellar, but drastically reduced the amount of new oak used for elevage. While most fans of Saumur Blanc know about Brz, Yvonne Blanc will likely be the first introduction to the whites of La Cte, the exceptional tuffeau terroir along the Loire river in Parnay.