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

It’s a wine that benefits from a few minutes aeration (or a vigorous shake after opening)

orchard fruits

Thanks to Emile Balland’s hard work

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,