Val de Mer (Piuze) Bourgogne Blanc 2023 appellation_Chinon The full-bodied palate is dominated

The full-bodied palate is dominated by the blackberry and plum

He discovered the nearly extinct local varietal Zibibbo di Pizzo (Muscat of Alexandria) in the region and decided to cultivate it at his winery near the coastal town of Pizzo

and unique soil mix of sand

but the small Calabrian town is better-known today for its connections to the 'Ndrangheta crime group than for viticulture

and balanced light red wine with plenty of salinity

Val de Mer (Piuze) Bourgogne Blanc 2023 appellation_Chinon The full-bodied palate is dominatedNot officially Chablis, but pretty darn close for under $30, which is not easy to find. Patrick Piuze sources this fruit from Tonnerre, in the Chablis region, and it is made with the classic Chablis profile we can't get enough of. Aged in stainless steel.