given the extremely challenging conditions of the year

tight tannins

Wine Spectator 93 points: A tightly knit Champagne

Delicate wine with elegant tannins

2019 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Digue Blanc Yves Cuilleron given the extremely challenging conditionsOrigin : south southeast facing vines in terraces overlooking the village of Chavanay. La Petite Cte is not a district but a cuve brand. Soils : muscovite rich granite. Grape Variety : viognier. Viticulture : high density planting (8,000 10,000 vines per hectare). No insecticides or pesticides, few treatments (depending on weather), small amount of organic only fertilizer, with respect of soil and vine balance. Vigour and yield control, leaf thinning