Domaine Le Conte des Floris
Lune Blanche Carignane
Languedoc Roussillon, France
NB: @delectable, this is the rare variety carignan blanc. Pls edit => white wine.
At his cave in Pézenas, Languedoc, Daniel le Conte des Floris shared 3 vintages of his Lune Blanche, 100% #carignanblanc , the rare grape he's been instrumental in resuscitating. This is a vin de garde that demands aging. The 2015 showed its acidity but otherwise had its defenses up. The 2013 revealed some lovely chenin-like notes on the nose; still taut on the palate. The 2010 was a revelation: integrating nose and palate, evoking both chenin and certain white burgundies, with a hint of petrol on the nose like a fine old riesling. Daniel trained in Burgundy, and it shows in both this rare Languedoc white and in his lovely restrained reds.
NB: @delectable, this is the rare variety carignan blanc. Pls edit => white wine.
At his cave in Pézenas, Languedoc, Daniel le Conte des Floris shared 3 vintages of his Lune Blanche, 100% #carignanblanc , the rare grape he's been instrumental in resuscitating. This is a vin de garde that demands aging. The 2015 showed its acidity but otherwise had its defenses up. The 2013 revealed some lovely chenin-like notes on the nose; still taut on the palate. The 2010 was a revelation: integrating nose and palate, evoking both chenin and certain white burgundies, with a hint of petrol on the nose like a fine old riesling. Daniel trained in Burgundy, and it shows in both this rare Languedoc white and in his lovely restrained reds.
Had 2009 vintage in Tokyo, was very unique and loved it. Powerful but soft. Ordered 2010 from vineyard as no more 2009. Still very good but not quite the same.
Had 2009 vintage in Tokyo, was very unique and loved it. Powerful but soft. Ordered 2010 from vineyard as no more 2009. Still very good but not quite the same.
Feb 13th, 2015