Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2023 NO20230719 apple cider

apple cider

A favorite high end by the glass pour for many San Francisco sommeliers

and that is still what everyone talks about

specific vineyard location

silky tannins that frame Nebbiolo's character beautifully

Thierry Pillot Saint-Aubin Le Ban 2023 NO20230719 apple ciderFrom 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