2022 Julien Cruchandeau Saint-Aubin 1er Cru L'Amandier Touraine which bespeaks the chalky terroir

which bespeaks the chalky terroir of Nogent L’Abbesse

The Terre Nere is made from 25-60 year old Nerello Mascalese vines grown on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna in Sicily

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Vaughn Duffy was recognized for their deftly made wines and impeccable grape sourcing

2022 Julien Cruchandeau Saint-Aubin 1er Cru L'Amandier Touraine which bespeaks the chalky terroirCruchandeau's "L'Amandier" is a blend of two terroirs: La Chateniere with south exposure at an altitude of 240 meters, and Les Champlots on the hillsides with a southwest exposure. 43 year old vines in conversion to organic farming. Aged for 12 months in oak, 20% new. Extremely limited.