2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Annual Production: 12

Annual Production: 12

Pinot Blanc (20%)

The wine is aged for 9 months in tonneaux and concrete and then bottled without fining or filtration and with a tiny amount of sulfur

Rice: High grade Tokuto Omachi rice to 40%

2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Annual Production: 12Clos Baquey is the grand cuve from Elian Darosan undeniable statement that the southwest can make ageworthy, inspiring wines. With 2 3 years in bottle it starts to show some round edges, and in 5 6 years begins to hit its prime, drinking well for another decade or more. Elian says he was quite proud when the 2004 Clos Baquey more than held its own at a dinner with a group of famous winemakers who had all brought older vintages of wines. Incidentally,