and Domaine Billard-Gonnet is a serious
This is Cornas that keeps its wild heart but wraps it in elegance—structured
marked by excellent ripeness and fresh acidity
The stony character that defines Nuits-Saint-Georges' southern terroir is undeniable here—white limestone pushes up through dark fruit and tannin
A focused Syrah that reflects its coastal highland origins
Castell'in Villa, Chianti Classico, 2016 92924OFFER and Domaine Billard-Gonnet is aA standard bearer for traditionally made Chianti Classico, from one of the region's most thoughtful, philosophical winemakers: Castell'in Villa, in the Berardenga hills near Castelnuovo Berardenga in southern Chianti Classico. The estate has long made age worthy, Sangiovese driven wines built for the table and the cellar, with none of the modern gloss. The 2016 was a superb Tuscan vintage balanced, ripe and structured making this a classic styled