Clos Sainte Magdeleine Baume-Noire Vermentino, IGP Bouches-du-Rhone, France 2021 Hermandad black raspberry and lavender scents

black raspberry and lavender scents show very good clarity and a hint of gaminess

Lovely structure and progression to this

hints of white pepper and sage

blending freshness

Eyes: Intense ruby

Clos Sainte Magdeleine Baume-Noire Vermentino, IGP Bouches-du-Rhone, France 2021 Hermandad black raspberry and lavender scentsBelieving that Clos Sainte Magdeleines proximity to the Mediterranean and limestone soil was perfect for Vermentino, Kermit long tried to convince the Sack family to plant the grape variety and make a white wine from it. About five years ago, they finally did. The is the first vintage of this simultaneously crisp, succulent, and saline blanc. It is a beautiful first bottling that thoroughly justifies the experiment.