Domaine Denis Mortet Lavaux Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2023 Southern Rhone ostensibly in the middle of

ostensibly in the middle of nowhere

adding hints of cracked pepper and salted licorice

This develops nicely in the glass displaying energetic fruit initially

the 2023 Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa is savory and has an intriguing nose with notes of cedar

Juicy notes of red berry fruits and plums rise from the glass on an energetic wave releasing flowery sensations of violets and red roses accompanied by refreshing hints of citron peel and blood orange and a crush of fresh Mediterranean herbs

Domaine Denis Mortet Lavaux Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2023 Southern Rhone ostensibly in the middle ofA supremely talented vigneron, and currently at the helm of Denis Mortet, Arnaud Mortet is routinely praised for his work in the vineyards. Founded by his grandfather, Charles, in 1956, Arnaud took control in 2006 after the death of his legendary father, Denis. He continues his father's legacy of making refined, elegant wines along with his sister, Clemence, and his mother, Laurence. Arnaud's wines are reaching new levels as the winemaker has been