Corsica, France

There is an attractive green hue to the color. The wine has citrus fruits n the nose together with white fruits and also floral notes. It is both fresh and full-bodied on the palate with the typical Vermentinu characteristics of the terroir such as grapefruit, apricot, acacia flowers and a mineral edge. There is also a hint of grilled almonds

The big news at Maestracci this past year has been the conversion to biodynamic agriculture. As with many of her peers in Corsica, when Camille-Anaïs Raoust took over the reins of the domaine a few years back, one of her first steps forward was to push a more natural, holistic approach in the vineyards and the cellar. While previous generations weren’t necessarily hostile to that idea, they were concerned about the associated risks, such as lower yields, and increased production costs. Maestracci, who has long been one of the better values of the island, is trying hard to balance these concerns, doing their best to keep the wines healthy for the environment and our wallets, and fun for us. This cuvée succeeds on those fronts, all while reaching new levels, showing an extra edge of complexity, a finish that seems to linger longer, and a deeper level of enjoyment than we’ve ever seen before.