Domaine Castera Jurancon Sec XXIII 2023 Vintage:2023 A dry Alsatian blend of

A dry Alsatian blend of Pinot Noir

One of the more densely structured Cabernet Francs made in Saumur Champigny

the emphasis is on the fruit side of the spectrum: aromas of redcurrant

and this wine has strong

but it is remarkable

Domaine Castera Jurancon Sec XXIII 2023 Vintage:2023 A dry Alsatian blend ofIn a year when Franck Lihour had to dodge hailstones during harvest, there simply wasn't enough left on the vines to justify making Castera's usual suite of single plot Jurancon. So this wine is a blend of all three, the Tauzy, the Memoria, and the Caubeigt. There's a little bit of extra residual sugar in here, neatly balanced by soaring acidity and fruit flavors jumping out their skins.