Albert Mann Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes, 2018 Lebanon Laurent and Pinot Noir grapes

Laurent and Pinot Noir grapes grown in the cooler sites of Gobelburg and Langenlois are used

Aged 12 months in century-old 50 HL barrel

Carignane and Alicante Bouschet from vineyards planted around the bay area town of Oakley in Contra Costa County

Picked below 22 brix

Les Carrelets family of wines uses grapes sourced from small-scale farmers

Albert Mann Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes, 2018 Lebanon Laurent and Pinot Noir grapesHoneyed and stony nose, yellow flowers, magnolia, perfumed jasmine. Ripe peach, mango on a rich generous palate full of stony minerality. Crisp, saline finish. The Barthelm brothers, viticulturist Maurice and winemaker Jacky, were awarded Winemakers of the Year 2012 by Revue de Vin de France. They are rated both by Wine Advocate and Vinous to be in the top tier of Alsace producers. Organically farmed with biodynamic principles. 100% Auxerrois from 45+