Celine et Laurent Tripoz Macon Rouge Les Perrieres 2021 SF Chronicle Third-generation vigneron Jean-Marc Sélèque farms

Third-generation vigneron Jean-Marc Sélèque farms these parcels with a deep respect for biodiversity

a wine that routinely rivals the grand crus

Billiot Fils is a family-run estate in Ambonnay

and de-alcoholized sparkling Chardonnay

In a world where the price of great wine is always climbing

Celine et Laurent Tripoz Macon Rouge Les Perrieres 2021 SF Chronicle Third-generation vigneron Jean-Marc Sélèque farmsFrom 40 year old Gamay vines planted on clay limestone soils in southern Burgundy, the Tripoz family's Les Perrires captures pure drinkability without sacrificing depth. Whole bunch fermented in semi carbonic maceration and aged on lees in barrel for six months, this biodynamically farmed wine displays remarkable mineral structure courtesy of the dominant limestone character. Fine, melted tannins and red fruit aromatics make it effortlessly food