2023 A Tribute to Grace Besson Vineyard Grenache Central Coast, USA Moutard max 4 barrels of Gevrey

max 4 barrels of Gevrey

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"Les Plumes" from the commune of Meursault on mostly clay soils

The 2020 vintage brings more concentration and ripeness

2023 A Tribute to Grace Besson Vineyard Grenache Central Coast, USA Moutard max 4 barrels of GevreyThe Besson Vineyard sits just shy of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, on the Hecker Pass linking Santa Cruz to Gilroy. Planted in 1910, this historic vineyard was brought to fame years ago by Randall Grahms Clos de Gilroy, and I was lucky enough to be offered three gracious tons in 2013. Owned and farmed by third generation farmer George Besson Jr, these amazing head trained vines now look remarkably like wizards. The vines are spaced 8x6 on a