2022 Stephane Lucas Le Champ d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France La Fita Incredibly filigree

Incredibly filigree

it is now produced by about 20 wineries

sought out by true believers in César

fresh walnuts and toasted almonds as it ages to reach notes reminiscent of cognac and armagnac

age-worthy Rioja

2022 Stephane Lucas Le Champ d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France La Fita Incredibly filigree2020 Stephane Lucas Papillon d'Orphee, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France 100% Braucol aka Fer Servadou from a parcel planted in soils rich with clay, limestone, and gravel which is then pressed after 12 days of maceration, fermented with native yeasts, and aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks with just 11ppm of sulfur added at bottling. Fresh, lifted, earthy and super delicious.