Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts and extended maceration of 30–40 days
The 2021 vintage tested every winemaker—frost and mildew cut yields to half normal—but Les Chasseignes emerges with the finesse that defines great Sancerre
separate vinifications by terroir to preserve soil expression
Seth Morgen Long focuses on site transparency
who fell in love with Washington State wine while growing up in Yakima
Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher Ritsch Kabinett Feinherb "Gackes Unten", 2024 so120823 girard bonnet champagne offer Fermentation is spontaneous with nativeA traditional Mosel expression from the legendary Thrnicher Ritsch vineyard's steep slate slopes. Hermann Ludes brings quiet mastery to this feinherb Riesling, harvested by hand and spontaneously fermented without added yeasts or enzymes. The palate displays the wine's signature dynamic blend of energy, juiciness, and off dry character. Aromas of flint, ginger, and white fruits hint at the mineral structure beneath, making this a textbook entry level