Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Cuvée Tres Vieilles Vignes 2018 Roussanne Passalacqua is a Napa Valley

Passalacqua is a Napa Valley native who worked at Craggy Range in New Zealand

Fermentables: Wine

hardier than Riesling

He scaled the estate back to four hectares

Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Cuvée Tres Vieilles Vignes 2018 Roussanne Passalacqua is a Napa ValleyThe Land The vines that produce this wine were planted in 1881, making them approximately 140 years old. They occupy a tiny 0. 16 hectare parcel within Charmes Chambertin, the largest Grand Cru in Gevrey Chambertin, on limestone clay soils that give this vineyard its characteristic silkiness and depth. At this age, vines produce minute yields of extraordinary concentration; the berries are small, the juice dense, and the flavors carry a complexity