2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard -

Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard - 51%  |  Jubilee Vineyard - 23%  |  Redford Wetle Vineyard - 16%  |  Methven Family Vineyards - 10%

Pinot Blanc (20%)

Rice: High grade Tokuto Omachi rice to 40%

While Belluard's Le Feu was a blended cuvée

The vineyard is in the middle of a forest

2018 Domaine Elian Da Ros Clos Baquey, Cotes du Marmandais, France From the Tank Vineyard Breakdown: Owen's Vineyard -Clos Baquey is the grand cuve from Elian Darosan undeniable statement that the southwest can make ageworthy, inspiring wines. With 2 3 years in bottle it starts to show some round edges, and in 5 6 years begins to hit its prime, drinking well for another decade or more. Elian says he was quite proud when the 2004 Clos Baquey more than held its own at a dinner with a group of famous winemakers who had all brought older vintages of wines. Incidentally,