Maison Blanche Montagne-Saint-Emilion 2019 MH citrus and white fruit stretched

citrus and white fruit stretched over a spine of stone

and crushed stone aromas lead to a fresh

At Mascarello

Benrinnes is a Speyside workhorse—its spirit usually disappears into blends—but this 21-year-old single malt shows what it can do on its own

contributing to the wine’s complexity and finesse

Maison Blanche Montagne-Saint-Emilion 2019 MH citrus and white fruit stretchedBad ass Bordeaux. Maison Blanche makes true Bordeaux of terroir biodynamic, clay and limestone, and aimed squarely at freshness and finesse over power and flash. It's a throwback to the days before flying winemakers homogenized the region. The estate had a twenty year head start on sustainable agriculture and is now Demeter certified, sitting comfortably alongside regional pioneers like Jaugueyron, Puy Arnaud, and Pontet Canet. A higher than usual