Brash Higgins Smart Vineyard Grenache 2022 cote-de-nuits 96 POINTS - Philip Rich

96 POINTS - Philip Rich

goat's milk cheese and poultry

The cider is well-structured with a touch of tannin and a hint of bitterness—delivering complexity in the most enjoyable way

combined with its aromatic coolness

Brash Higgins Smart Vineyard Grenache 2022 cote-de-nuits 96 POINTS - Philip RichGetting access to fruit from the Smart Vineyard is a bit of a coup. These vines were put in the ground back in 55 up in the hills of Clarendon, and they produce some of the most distinct Grenache in the region. Brad (AKA Brash Higgins) hasnt messed with it too much, but hes definitely put his stamp on it. For the 2022, he went with 50% whole bunches and a wild ferment, followed by a long nap 20 months in seasoned French puncheons. Its got a real