Domaine Michel Mallard Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozieres 2021 Domaine Simha both in the cool climate

both in the cool climate region Cape South Coast

Previously seen as an "outsider"

after decades of a “mania of dry wines” in Austria

tobacco leaf

with a mix of red clays and shattered limestone

Domaine Michel Mallard Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozieres 2021 Domaine Simha both in the cool climate89 92 100 Allen Meadows, Burghound Moderate wood frames markedly earth and sauvage aromas of dark currant and a floral top note. As one would expect, there is notably more volume to the solidly dense and powerful larger bodied flavors that conclude in a rustic, serious and built to age finish. At least some patience strongly advised.