M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 121225OFFER and Petit Courbu

and Petit Courbu

fermenting with native yeasts to preserve terroir expression

like a white Burgundy

Blanc de Sable (white of sand) is named for exactly that

The wine opens with classic red and black cherry

M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 121225OFFER and Petit CourbuAt 28 years old, this Provence wine has completed its journey to tertiary complexityleather, tobacco, dried fruits replacing youthful fruit. M. Chapoutier, established in 1808 and now in its seventh generation under Michel, crafted Terra d'Or as Provence's luxury expression: a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache aged in new oak without fining or filtration. Two decades of bottle age have transformed this wine into something