Vilafonté “Seriously Old Dirt” 2022 France This unique terroir is conducive

This unique terroir is conducive to growing white grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon

Château Branaire-Ducru is renowned for its classic Saint-Julien wines

The Les Cras vineyard is a Premier Cru climat located in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation of the Côte de Nuits

The grapes for Cuvée Aurora are sourced from hilltop vineyards in the Alta Langa region

at latitude 45°33’

Vilafonté “Seriously Old Dirt” 2022 France This unique terroir is conduciveWinery Background and History Vilafont was founded in 1996 in the Western Cape region of South Africa by Mike Ratcliffe along with collaborators Dr. Zelma Long and Dr. Phil Freese. The estate is known for its emphasis on ancient soils the vilafontes earth underfoot is among the oldest soils on the planet, and the winerys identity is tightly bound to expressing terroir via Bordeaux style blends. Over time, Vilafont has gained acclaim for producing