Originally published on October 7, 2008.
Domaine Labbe Mondeuse 2006 (Vin de Savoie, France): Mondeuse is the French name for the Italian Rofosco grape (like that helps). Vin de Savoie is a wine region located at the base of the French side of the Alps – which could explain why the wine is like a breath of clean, crisp Alpine air.
The soft fruit of a Pinot Noir, a little bit of slate-like minerality that reminds us of the Gamay grape and a nice kick of spice on the finish. It’s a perfect summer-fall transition wine.
Big thanks to our Sales Rep Liz for bringing this across the pond. We didn’t know we needed it either until she made us try it!