Domaine Hubert Lignier, Pinot Noir, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, France 2018 orange It was a fourth-generation dairy

It was a fourth-generation dairy farm

just outside a town whose name begins with Châteauneuf and whose vineyards are littered with the Rhône’s most quintessential terroir feature: the rounded river stones called galets roulés

As a result of his vision

The wine is produced by Bodegas Badiola — a new winery established by the Master of Wine duo and team of Peninsula Vinicultores

Domaine Hubert Lignier, Pinot Noir, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, France 2018 orange It was a fourth-generation dairyIn 2018, Hubert and Laurent sourced grapes from a 50 year old plot in this hallowed grand cru a total of only two barrels of wine. Of the three grand crus issuing forth from Ligniers cellar, this is the most elegant, airy, and feminine, emphasizing higher toned spices and floral elements in its aromatics, and with a mineral drenched, vibrant palate full of lift and energy. Nonetheless, its tightly coiled structure and slightly inward facing demeanor