A wine from vines planted before World War One by someone named douardand it tastes like history with attitude. This Gringet from one of Savoie’s oldest vineyard parcels combines delicate charm with flamboyant texture, showcasing the rare Alpine variety in its most compelling light. Long, slow press cycles, fermentation in concrete and ceramic vessels, and aging on fine lees without racking until bottling yields a wine that is racy, textural, and gracefuluniquely Savoyard with ferruginous bitters and notable length.