Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Champon, 2021 GERMANYCOUNT326 and the Vieilles Vignes designation

and the Vieilles Vignes designation here signals old vines — greater concentration and complexity than the estate's younger-vine bottlings

Despite its playful appearance

The fruit is vibrant and fresh

this is Merlot for Bordeaux lovers looking to explore New York terroir—or for anyone who wants a cool-climate red with both clarity and character

Clusel-Roch, Cote Rotie Champon, 2021 GERMANYCOUNT326 and the Vieilles Vignes designationFrom the northern reaches of Cte Rtie, Champon is one of Clusel Rochs most delicate and high toned lieux dits. The family has long championed organic farming and traditional methodswhole cluster fermentation, minimal extraction, and aging in mostly older barrels. In the cooler, classic 2021 vintage, the results are especially vivid and pure. The wine opens with a breeze of violet, black raspberry, cracked pepper, and olive tapenade. On the palate, its