William Hinton’s 3-Year-Old Rum is a beautiful introduction to the island’s agricole tradition—combining the vibrancy of cane with the soft structure of oak aging
showcasing how this grape thrives in the Andes foothills
R de Rieussec is their dry white—originally made exclusively for the Rothschild family before market demand led to commercial release
with natural acidity that keeps the sweetness from feeling cloying
Even the botanicals are Piedmontese in origin: Tansy and Artemisia
Ferraton Pere et Fils, Hermitage Le Meal, 1999 25OFF2024BFCM William Hinton’s 3-Year-Old Rum isFrom the storied Hermitage appellation's warmest and most generous vineyard, this is 100% old vine Syrah grown on steep granite hillsides. A generous wine of remarkable depth, it shows dark fruit, powerful spice, herbal notes, and blackberry preserves. The 1999 vintage exemplifies Le Mal's power and complexity. Ferraton produces fewer than 200 cases annually, making this a true rarity that will continue evolving over 10 20+ years.