contemporary expressions of Barbaresco—but beneath the gloss
this wine reflects both the beauty and the challenges of the region
The 'Terre Du Lias' (Jurassic limestone formation) is 100% Chardonnay from 45-55 year-old vines on Lias marl soils
blackberry with fine bitters
Camille & Mathieu Apffel, Avant la Tempete, 2024 LOIRECOUNT010925 contemporary expressions of Barbaresco—but beneathCamille and Mathieu Apffel make Alpine natural wines in Savoie, and Avant la Tempte 'Before the Storm' carries some drama in the name. This is Jacqure with mountain snap: native fermentation, a light hand in the cellar, and the kind of saline, citrus driven freshness that makes Savoie whites so compelling. The wine is about lift rather than weight, precision rather than polish, and it belongs with raclette, fondue, lake fish, or anything that wants a