Tardieu-Laurent Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2020 Cuvee des Roys de Naples This is the number one

This is the number one sparkling wine from the Bortolomiol traditional line

Classy and layered nose

serious and impressively long finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth

chalky edge to the sleek black fruits

A condensed and dark spiraling mid-palate shows layers of minerality and complexity

Tardieu-Laurent Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France 2020 Cuvee des Roys de Naples This is the number oneA sleek, meaty red, this layers fresh and steeped cherry with singed apple wood, charred bacon fat and cracked peppercorn. Green herbs offset sweet oak spice and the tannins are well tamed, providing a cashmere frame for the silky, refreshingly savory finish. 93 Pts Wine Spectator