Manu, Touraine 'Côt' 2023 normal so the upper hill was

so the upper hill was planted to Chardonnay

The same winemaking as with the Cul du Bray

Truly blessed

equally as limited

This is benchmark Beaujolais from one of the masters

Manu, Touraine 'Côt' 2023 normal so the upper hill wasPlace: Loire, France Grape: Malbec Vibe: Tasty Ok, you've got me. Yes, Ct is actually Malbec. Fear not, this is actually good! Very good. It's not overworked, over extracted or over the top. You see in the Loire freshness is the name of the game. They managed to show the grape at its most vibrant. Juicy blackberry fruit, smooth tannin, bright acidity. There is a whole lot to like here. Straight into my midweek rotation. ABV: 13%