Clos Lapeyre Jurancon Sec 2022 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP The Hautes Cotes de Beaune

The Hautes Cotes de Beaune is the back country: higher

with none of the heaviness that afflicts lesser Cote de Beaune whites

Eric Kent's Appellation Series is small-lot work drawn from sustainably farmed Sonoma County sites

and no fining or filtration

despite being principally known for big

Clos Lapeyre Jurancon Sec 2022 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP The Hautes Cotes de BeauneJean Bernard Larrieu has been Juranon's organic and biodynamic standard bearer for four decades, farming steep, sunny vineyards in the foothills of the Pyrenees. This is his dry Juranon 100% Gros Manseng grown at around 400 meters of altitude on clay, silt, and puddingstone soils. The cool elevation and the variety's natural acidity give the wine its signature zing: citrus zest, white peach, green hazelnut, and a slight salinity on the finish. It's