Birichino Grenache "Besson Vineyard" 2023 M9 1/2 The estate uses two cellars

The estate uses two cellars - one dating back to the 17th century and a second built in 2003

A la recherche de la minéralité

as I was in Burgundy after all

This is pure Bierzo

7 hectare family vineyard located in Montgueux

Birichino Grenache "Besson Vineyard" 2023 M9 1/2 The estate uses two cellars"From vines planted in 1910 and fermented in a combination of puncheon and barrique, the 2023 Grenache Besson Vineyard Old Vines is an unusually high toned, perfumed and expressive version of the varietal, opening with an enticing mix of red fruits, fresh flowers, curry leaf and bay laurel aromas. The palate is both lithe and lifted yet staining and saturated, transitioning into a glacial, intense finish propelled by grainless yet intensely grippy