a pioneer of traditional-method sparkling wines in Croatia’s Plešivica region
Sourced from a small parcel in Maranges—a village known for approachable
Olga Raffault built her reputation on Les Picasses
The palate is medium-bodied and smooth
and rooted in limestone
Rene Rostaing, Cote-Rotie La Viaillere, 2022 012926OFFER a pioneer of traditional-method sparklingLa Viaillre doesnt get the headlines like La Landonne or Cte Blonde, but in Rostaings hands, its a sleeper hita Syrah with real edge, drive, and aromatic punch. The vineyards high slopes and rocky soils give the wine lift and minerality, while the 2022 vintage layers in dark fruit, cracked pepper, and wild herbs. Its a little wilder, a little more untamed than the others in the lineupless polished maybe, but full of personality. The tannins are firm,