Hubba Wines 'Butch' Zinfandel, Lime Kiln Valley, USA 2023 French White Saint-Aubin Premier Cru “Derrière Chez

Saint-Aubin Premier Cru “Derrière Chez Édouard” Blanc 2023 is one of the domaine’s flagship Chardonnays and a benchmark for the appellation

The nose opens with wonderfully enticing smoky reduction that blends into creamy dried corn husk

It reminds me slightly of the 2010 (maybe the 2013)

with fine-grained tannins and a long

The first vines were planted by the Romans and today Riesling grapes are grown on the hills below the castle and vinified by Miroslav Petrech and Egon Müller

Hubba Wines 'Butch' Zinfandel, Lime Kiln Valley, USA 2023 French White Saint-Aubin Premier Cru “Derrière ChezButch Zinfandel 2023 comes from Lime Kiln Valley in central California, an area known for producing expressive, fruit driven Zinfandel. This bottling showcases the bold, ripe character of the 2023 vintage with deep color and intense aromatics. On the nose youll find juicy dark berries, black cherry, and hints of spice and vanilla. The palate is rich and plush, with concentrated red and black fruit flavors framed by supple tannins and balanced acidity,