Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grézeaux 2023 greenstone-vineyards then through January and into

then through January and into February

southwest exposed vineyard

with its Pinot Gris

we pick on the cusp of ripeness with some whole-bunches retained during the fermentation

Green gold in colour

Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grézeaux 2023 greenstone-vineyards then through January and intoThe Grzeaux vines are the Baudrys oldest at around 50 years. They lie on a flat, sandy site near the Vienne River in Cravant, the vineyard has gravel in Grzeaux, giving the wine more weight and length. wine is aged in concrete tank for 15 months and bottled without filtration. Beautiful balance of dark fruit and structure. I am struck by the length that seems to continue for a surprising time. The complexity of this wine made it joyful but almost