Also, this in restaurant:
Vignoble de la Bauge ÉlémentAir 2019
I hadn’t heard of this (but then again I don’t follow Quebec wines too closely, mea culpa). From the Somm, this is négoce with the grapes coming from Ontario. They didn’t intend to make a sous-voile but they got voile when in foudre. The winemaker knows Fanfan so he called him and asked what he should do. And so 2018 ÉlémentAir was born. 100% Frontenac Blanc, 5 years sous voile. Beautiful nose with bright lemon, fresh walnuts, a little smoke and florals. On the palate, the oxidative profile is not in your face. The nuttiness and curry twang, acts as a backdrop to a fairly tight and acidic wine. Very well made with the sous-voile adding length and complexity. I see this as long-lived. If blinded, is like to think I would have guessed Jura Savagnin blend.
Stella Crinita Omaggio Pet-Nat
100% Cabernet Franc. Funky little beast that sees 4 days maceration. Deep red, abundant bubble and mucho taninns! The tannic structure, vegetable/ savoury profile is surprising but enjoyable. I see this as a restaurant only wine with the Somm trying to sell some to curious diners based on unexpected pairings. This was 18$ a glass at the restaurant and I now see it sells for 18$ a bottle in the US. I was bamboozled.
Finished with a Génépi du Trièves from Jérémy Bricka. I should have been told this wasn’t really a Génépi. No added sugar, this drinks like a Gin with Génépi florals understated.