La Mariota, Côtes Catalanes 'Bac de las Coves' Blanc 2022 Textural The stems add an insane

The stems add an insane amount of savoury character here

Enough flesh

A touch of Garganega adds softness and balance

Jean-Claude bought some of the 2019 Mont Blanc Brut Zero from the estate to finish aging and disgorgement at his cellar in the Beaujolais

La Mariota, Côtes Catalanes 'Bac de las Coves' Blanc 2022 Textural The stems add an insanePlace: Roussillon, France Grape: Grenache Blanc Vibe: Deep I don't normally jump for the joy at the words 'Grenache Blanc', but as with all things wine, in the right hands it can be unreal. Guess what kind of hands La Mariota has? Beautifully golden in the glass with a sumptuous texture, rounded and salty, this is a wonderfully complex take on the grape. ABV: 13%