Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro Macedonia, 2011 funk Early in the new millennium

Early in the new millennium Georges Roullet introduced a new line of Bauchant fruit liqueurs

The vines here are from southeast facing slopes in a section of Les Lys known as “Clos du Roi” (effectively a monopole of the Defaix estate)

This wine is 100% Syrah

a variety according to Cristoph

and dark fruit flavors

Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro Macedonia, 2011 funk Early in the new millenniumThis wine is 100% old vine Xinomavro, aged extensively in bottle. Unfined + unfiltered, the dark fruit is pronounced on the palate with a hint of baking spices and a subtle herbaceous aroma. Begging to be enjoyed with a leg of lamb over the course of a long evening to see how this wine develops.