Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Argile 2025 core-no-restrictions then spends over a year

then spends over a year on the lees to pick up some depth

Vins Raventós is the still-wine project of the Raventós family

and cool to its core

aiming for texture and minerality rather than the loud grassy-tropical style

but Domaine Pascal Roblet-Monnot's Nerthus from the Côtes de Nantoux proves the variety's hidden depths

Domaine des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Blanc Cuvee Argile 2025 core-no-restrictions then spends over a yearThe clay and limestone soils of the region give this exceptional blend of Chardonnay and Jacqure a gorgeous, savory weight that elevates it far beyond your average alpine white. It opens with layered aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, and crushed stones, transitioning into a beautiful, mouth coating texture on the palate. That rich body is instantly balanced by a wave of alpine freshness, making it complex enough for a conversation starter but delicious