the Jacques Lassaigne ‘Les Vignes de Montgueux’ NV will reward careful cellaring over the next 2–3 years
Dense with mature sugar and fiber and a complexity that speaks to its age
Medjool dates and maple syrup
From the importer: From organically grown 30-60 year old vines in the villages of Vertus and Voipreux in the Côte des Blancs
Ardbeg Ardcore General Release 2022 92 Proof GERAUS the Jacques Lassaigne ‘Les VignesFrom the producer: Fresh, floral, herbal & tart. Hints of mixed herbs and cedar wood. Very zesty, vibrant, hints of smoked orange & grapefruit, lots of menthol & peppermint. With water, powerful bursts of diesel oil, tar, fresh paint and aniseed. As this dies down, a memory of freshly cut hay, a touch of silage and the tiniest hint of something savoury, like yeast extract or bread dough.