Patrick Corbineau, VdF Rouge "Conquete", 2021 ITALYCOUNT It’s the kind of wine

It’s the kind of wine that pairs effortlessly with grilled meats

and the natural vibrancy of the fruit

and they vinify this one in tank rather than new oak to keep the fruit fresh and the tannins supple

When you think of the pinnacle of Burgundy’s white wines

Five years from now

Patrick Corbineau, VdF Rouge "Conquete", 2021 ITALYCOUNT It’s the kind of wineThe "Conquete" vineyard boasts deeper topsoil (70cm or so) on top of a bedrock of tuffeau, the soft limestone that is hallmark to the Loire Valley (also the material from which Corbineau's cellars are dug). Aged in epoxy tank, this shows the sleekness of the vintage, with high acid, a silky texture, and high toned fruit accented by earthy sanguine and floral notes.