Querciabella, Palafreno Brut Zero 220 cases made

220 cases made

(a blend of one-third Mazoyères and two-thirds Charmes proper – the fruit comes from a mix of mostly 20 year old

the foudre was newer (they used it to ferment a white before)

This is a classic and beautiful Latricières that makes clear it will take its sweet time maturing

pure and extremely pretty spicy red fruit aromas followed by supple yet precise and focused middle weight flavors highlighted by a sappy

Querciabella, Palafreno Brut Zero 220 cases madeA more saturated red purple color, the 2020 Palafreno is all Merlot and reveals a very pretty bouquet of violets, fresh plums, and black raspberries. It offers a lot of fresh lift on the palate, which is full bodied though not heavy, with sweet tannins and a nice poppy lift throughout, while retaining wonderfully balanced ripeness and very nice notes of fresh earth on the finish. Drink 2026 2045.