Nicole Chanrion Côte de Brouilly, 2021, Brouilly, France

Ripe red berries are laced with hints of schist from the soil, expanding through a soft finish of well-integrated tannins. Clean and buoyant, it has the guts to stand up to most foods. The violet and wild strawberry aromas pour from the glass of this elegant and expertly crafted Cote-de-Brouilly. There is so much charm on the palate that you barely notice how well-structured this wine is. Long stony finish. Drink or hold.