Castro Martin Sobre Lias Albarino 2022 languedoc-roussillon Descendents of the same families

Descendents of the same families that pruned these vines over two centuries still work in the bush vine vineyards

Definitely a vintage for "Grand Blanc" wines

ripe and complex nose showing lemon rind and grapefruit along with buttered popcorn

candied cherries and liquorice framed by soft tannins

Here the balance in the mouth is due to the perfectly complementary sandstone and volcano

Castro Martin Sobre Lias Albarino 2022 languedoc-roussillon Descendents of the same familiesBeautiful savoury pear, with yellowed straw and apple cider on the nose, and CMs trademark smooth fruited journey in the mouth. Almost certainly the most savoury CM yet, it is a little richer than usual, but the full fruitedness is textural rather than fruity as such, with apple skin fruit tannins tucking everything in and the lees ageing for savoury mouthfeel. Pear apple two fruits plus nectar florals and super texture, hmmm its a dead set beauty!