Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie 'Les Schistes' 2022 Appellation | Auckland This varietal Aligoté is refreshing

This varietal Aligoté is refreshing and bright

it’s thirst-quenching

this is the first wine made from Iranian grapes in almost 50 years

Very small production here

Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie 'Les Schistes' 2022 Appellation | Auckland This varietal Aligoté is refreshingHeaded by Gilbert and Brigit Clusel, this Cote Rotie estates 3. 5 hectares lay across the regions signature granitic slopes, with the original vineyard site planted in 1935 by Gilberts grandfather. Here, vines are dedicated to Serine, a low yielding clone of Syrah. Les Schistes is produced from estate and purchased fruit, showing lifted aromatics of dark berries, red flowers, olive, and pepper. Meaty and robust; pair with hearty meat dishes.