Envinate 'Albahra', Spain 2023 HALF CASE (6x750ml) Domaine Sautereau The NV Brut La Française

The NV Brut La Française is based on 40% Chardonnay

and the faint trace of sun-warmed earth drift up with ease

Needs two or three years to open

The 2020 Bellevue Mondotte is made from 100% Merlot

and it has terrific complexity and a satisfying

Envinate 'Albahra', Spain 2023 HALF CASE (6x750ml) Domaine Sautereau The NV Brut La FrançaiseAfter the Chingao bottling, there is a creamy and spicy whiff in the 2023 Albahra, which makes it feel more mainstream. It's juicy and aromatic and has a medium bodied palate, contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and good balance, with some fine grained tannins. Last year, they introduced some white Pardilla grapes in the blend that seem to have given it freshness and a kick in the palate, which is Mediterranean, with good freshness and a balanced