2020 Famille Giachino Vignerons 'Prieure Saint-Christopher' Rouge large format 92 points (April 2012)

92 points (April 2012)

Rather than creating a classic Turin-style vermouth

his family domaine within the Saumur-Champigny appellation

if you’re inspired but don’t have T-day leftovers

Its late-ripening nature and cultivation at high altitudes ensure balanced acidity and aromatics

2020 Famille Giachino Vignerons 'Prieure Saint-Christopher' Rouge large format 92 points (April 2012)From: Chapareillan, Savoie, Loire Valley, France Varietal: Gamay, Persan, Mondeuse Taste: In the glass, this wine has a deep ruby core with purple reflections. The nose opens with wild blackberry, sour cherry, and crushed blackcurrant leaf, followed by aromas of black pepper, smoked tea, and alpine herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied with vibrant acidity and a firm, mineral structure. The Gamay lends juicy red fruit and lift, while Persan