2023 Domaine Les Gryphees Cuvee Les Balmes Sangiovese Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs

Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs are now running the domain

as Lauer does

This reflects as pure and precise cherry

This natural Italian red blends Nero d'Avola and Frappato from old vines at 450 meters elevation — naturally fermented

Consider this Stein’s “1er Cru” vineyard

2023 Domaine Les Gryphees Cuvee Les Balmes Sangiovese Laurence and their daughter AthénaïsTo celebrate the 100 year birthday of Balmes, a perfect vineyard slope with excellent terroir a mix of limestone, clay and pierres dorees, the mineral rich, golden chalk that characterizes much of Beaujolais the family released their perfect red with a special label, Cuvee Centenaire. A full century of old vines, for a spiced and concentrated Beaujolais wine that delivers cru quality.