Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2023 LD25SALE the oldest heirloom variety of

the oldest heirloom variety of sake rice

From the producer: A slightly smoky

Now part of the LVMH stable

grown on clay and limestone rather than his famous granite and farmed by the same relentless

Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2023 LD25SALE the oldest heirloom variety ofFrom the heart of Saint Aubin, Thierry Pillot's Le Ban cuve ferments in barrel with native yeasts for 12 months, seeking crystalline purity over flashy extraction. This Chardonnay carries the hallmark tension of a gifted vigneron who favors transparency and finesseexactly the opposite of heavy handed winemaking. Floral aromatics and citrus minerality sing with restrained elegance, making this a perfect aperitif or a thrilling partner for shellfish and