“Nef des Folles” translates to “the nave of the mad”—a nave being the central area of a church which houses the congregation. Jean-Marie may well consider himself slightly mad, in his gently self-deprecating way, for such unorthodox experimentation, but this wine makes a compelling plea for his sanity. Comprising Pinot Gris from the limestone-rich Obere Hund vineyard macerated for two weeks on its skins and aged in a single old foudre, this cuvée is vivid and luscious, with notes of honeycomb, ripe apricot, and chamomile. It is both palate-coating and gentle, and its total lack of added sulfur manifests in a palate of great purity and directness.
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It is one thing to play with a batch of Pinot Gris from a lesser-known site; to convert a portion of grand cru fruit in such a manner requires a more substantial level of commitment. With three weeks...
Domaine de l'Ecu, 'Celeste' Chardonnay & Folle Blanche
$84.99
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Sierras de Bellavista, Pinot Noir 2021
$32.99
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