and benefits from a brief decant to let the seven-grape blend fully integrate

The decision to ferment below 50°F and age exclusively in stainless steel is the defining production choice here — it preserves volatile floral and tropical compounds that would otherwise dissipate under warmer fermentation or oak influence

supported by the grape-rich character typical of well-aged Borderies eaux-de-vie

head-trained vines without overwhelming their varietal character

French Oak aging adds a layer of toasty praline and smoked-nut complexity rarely found at this price tier

Gerard Raphet Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 sambuca and benefits from a briefGerard Raphet Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 is a 750ml Burgundy Grand Cru red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, bottled at approximately 13% ABV. Sourced from century old vines within the prestigious Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this cuve is bottled unfined and unfiltered a hallmark of Domaine Gerard Raphet's commitment to uncompromised terroir expression. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13% Origin: Cte de Nuits, Burgundy, France Vintage: 2018 Domaine: Gerard Raphet,