Domaine Danjou-Banessy Supernova 2024 JULY42024 high in the Oaxacan mountains

high in the Oaxacan mountains at 1

fossil-rich south-facing slope he acquired in 2018

and the 2022 shows why this underrated appellation deserves attention: bright red cherries and raspberries lead on the nose

With its vibrancy and unique composition

A broodingly backward giant at full maturity: this 3

Domaine Danjou-Banessy Supernova 2024 JULY42024 high in the Oaxacan mountainsFrom the Danjou Banessy brothers in Roussillon, this is an orange wine of unusual depth and pedigree. Supernova is 100% Muscat of Alexandria, sourced from 70 year old vines on schist and marl in the lieu dit Les Terres Noires. Whole clusters macerate for about a month before aging in used barrels, amphorae, and cement, a slow and low approach that emphasizes texture over fruit. The result is grippy, savory, and aromatically wild, with the Muscat