Roger Groult, 12YO, Calvados Pays d'Auge Grape_Boal The marl here—compressed marine clay

The marl here—compressed marine clay and limestone—has a way of imprinting the wines with a salty

The Puro Rofe project was spearheaded by winemaker Rayco Fernandez who then assembled a like-minded team of grape growers to showcase the unique terroir of Lanzarote

or alongside light appetizers when the goal is refreshment rather than contemplation

These soils hold winter rains like a sponge and slowly release moisture through the long Andalusian summer

It also happened to contain some Bical planted alongside Baga

Roger Groult, 12YO, Calvados Pays d'Auge Grape_Boal The marl here—compressed marine clayAt this age we found the most complete, full spectrum expression, balancing the essence of cider with the influence of wood and oxidation. Deep rancio tinged with notions of caramel and baked apple, which carries notions of blossoms and apple essence. In the mouth, the very present wood tannins meld into the texture of apple skin with a rainbow of flavor, from the high register orchard notes to baked apple and earthy spice.