The Maladiere climat is located mid-slope, between 300 and 320 metres altitude, with the domaine's 5ha of vines including some vines older than 50 years. The mix of browner, clay based soils on the western side and the higher limestone content in the east results in well-structured and appealing wines with complex aromas from long oak ageing.
From one of the producer’s highest-elevation sites, this wine is perfumed in white pepper and rose petal, beguiling from the start. Fresh acidity punctuates layers of strawberry, cardamom and forest pine, taking on a slate-like texture that evokes mineral...