Julien Cruchandeau 'Les Ranches' Ladoix Rouge 2020 ALIGOTE both Santenay and Puligny sides

both Santenay and Puligny sides

exotic spices and a suggestion of smoky minerals on the highly perfumed nose

rather than the old hierarchical system normally employed in Bordeaux consisting of a “First” and “Second” wine

It results from the blending of grands crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir)

Julien Cruchandeau 'Les Ranches' Ladoix Rouge 2020 ALIGOTE both Santenay and Puligny sidesMusician turned winemaker Julien Cruchandeau has been farming Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Hautes Ctes de Nuits and NSG since 2010, producing small batch wines in a hands off style. Les Cabottes is just as fun and crowd pleasing as its maker, showing flavors of crunchy red fruit, mushrooms, and wet earth, marked by silky, well integrated tannins. Serve slightly chilled with red meats, risotto, or game. VINEYARDS & VITICULTURE Les Ranches means