2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize and perhaps with a bit

and perhaps with a bit more zip

Fermented and aged in large oak foudres

and old walled villages of half-timbered houses

beautifully showcasing how our grapes thrive in cooler and longer growing seasons

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Domaine Saumaize and perhaps with a bitThe 2023 Les leons des matres is, quite simply, divine. Comprising mostly fruit from 50 year old vines in Ritchie, the 2023 was fermented in barrel and aged in 100% new French oak for ten months. This is so deeply minerally intense and rich. The density and weight conferred by the old vines is unmistakable, as is the phenolic power of Smillon. Green apple, lemon confit, sweet mint and chalk build through the broad, focused finish. The 2023 is one of