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Red2024
very goodLa Madone
Domaine Valma · Beaujolais, FranceDomaine Valma's La Madone is a single-vineyard Fleurie from Gamay planted in 1976, on granitic sand below the chapel that marks the highest ground of the cru. Valentine and Stéphane Mathieu farm the parcel organically and vinify it whole-cluster on native yeast with minimal sulfur.August 12, 20262 tastings

Red2025
goodPrime
Les Frères Souliers · Southern Rhône, FranceA pale, low-sulfur natural light red from the Souliers brothers: Cinsault fleshed out with Clairette, built for easy, lightly chilled drinking.August 10, 20262 tastings