M. Chapoutier Costière de Nîmes, ‘La Ciboise’ 2017 helens-hill The grapes are harvested at

The grapes are harvested at night when the temperature is cool in order to prevent oxidation and preserve the freshness

and the slightly spicy finish

The 2022 vintage showed more generosity and richness to the previous vintage

Aligoté is notorious for requiring old vines and the right soils to produce wines of quality

M. Chapoutier Costière de Nîmes, ‘La Ciboise’ 2017 helens-hill The grapes are harvested atAppearance: bright, deep, dark garnet. Nose: cintense with notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrants raspberries). Palate: delicious and full. The ripe fruit and soft spices come through again on the palate. Pronounced yet soft, delicate tannins.