Michael Shaps - Petit Manseng 2022 (750ml) Pauillac Grand Cru Classe

Michael Shaps - Petit Manseng 2022 (750ml) Pauillac Grand Cru ClasseIn the Juranon region of France where it originates from, the grape is more acidic so it is mainly used to create sweeter wines or dessert wines, which balances nicely with the acidity. However, Michael has been making his in a dry style. The grape is up and coming in Charlottesville and more wineries are creating a dry Petit Manseng as it ripens here with less acidity. This wine is our heaviest white and is structured like a Chardonnay. It transmits

highlighting the aromas of citrus and green apple

Evoking blackberries

this pink sparkler is abundant in white peach

Try pairing with a tournedos Rossini or roast salt marsh lamb

this vintage is prepared to age for ten or more years

dishes in sauce

The 2019 Grand-Pontet has a deep garnet-purple color and notes of crushed red and black plums

Each site and block is unique with distinctive individual terroirs

Brouilly is the largest cru and gives soft and fruity wines

cherry and a slightly oxidative nutty flavor

including “Wine of the Year” in 2011

This Champagne offers an array of flavor