Domaine Montanet-Thoden Bourgogne Vézelay Le Galerne Blanc 2020 (Case only) sku_2451785-1 smoke and butter

smoke and butter

followed by six months of refining in the bottle

crushed violets and a touch of pungent juniper and pine

This intriguing Pinot Noir opens with lush aromas of ripe cherries

and rye spice

Domaine Montanet-Thoden Bourgogne Vézelay Le Galerne Blanc 2020 (Case only) sku_2451785-1 smoke and butterThis vintage of Galerne is slightly more opulent than the typical Vezelay in that its citrus profile leans in the direction of caramelized lemon skin and bitter pomelo seeds as opposed to a puckery acidity. It's no less mineral, however. The wine was vibrant paired alongside ripeLa Tura soft, funky goat and sheep's milk cheese.