When Christophe Roumier makes a Grand Cru from Charmes-Chambertin
This thoughtful Biodynamic producer is based in the Columbia Gorge (the border between Washington and Oregon)
but best cellared 7–20 years for full complexity
The wine carries its structure with grace—fine tannins
and 5% Cabernet Franc) comes from the prized Solaia vineyard
Altos las Hormigas, Malbec 'Appellation Altamira', 2021 BURGUNDYCOUNT When Christophe Roumier makes aMalbec as a window into a specific place. Altos las Hormigas sources this from Paraje Altamira in the high Uco Valley, planted around 1,200 meters on the limestone laced alluvial soils that define the appellation. Working with terroir specialist Pedro Parra, who has dug over 1,500 soil pits chasing Mendoza's chalky gold, the team makes this in the more elegant, aromatic register that Altamira is known for, the cooler, more perfumed counterpoint to