if you are a fan of poised Bordeaux more focused on finesse than sheer power then these are wines that would be a good fit for you
Rioja Alta
Domaine Harmand-Geoffroy champions traditional viticulture with practices like hand harvesting
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a multi-generational estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet
combined with the chalk-dominant terroir
2018 Crete Chamberlin, Champagne, CDB Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru, Extra Brut Price_ 18.99 if you are a fanProduced by siblings Mathieu and Blandine Crt, Champagne Crt Chamberlin is a family estate based in the village of Moussy that has been cultivating vines since 1683. This wine is made from Chardonnay sourced from the esteemed Grand Cru terroirs of Oger and Le Mesnil sur Oger, where some vines date back to 1953. In the glass, it shows bright notes of green apple, citrus zest, and chalky minerality, resulting in a linear, energetic texture. The 2018