Vins de la Madone Côtes du Forez Mémoire de Madone 2022 peel-estate Schell is pushing a franker

Schell is pushing a franker expression of fruit and has pared back his approach in the cellar

Basileus is a Greek term that has signified various types of Monarchs throughout history

of mid-ruby/garnet colour and showing aromas of crushed sweet mulberries and raspberries

yet beautifully balanced by its natural acidity

The finish reveals a slight bitterness for an assertive elegance

Vins de la Madone Côtes du Forez Mémoire de Madone 2022 peel-estate Schell is pushing a frankerMmoire de Madone is 0. 8 hectare outcrop of 50 year old vines on basalt. This was La Madones first parcel, hence the name, and is located at the foot of the Madone volcano. The genetic material here is Gamay Saint Romain, a variety seldom found in the Forez (but one that maintains a foothold in Cte Roannaise). Gilles Bonnefoy was so impressed with the quality of the grapes small, thick skinned berries that he took mass selection vines from Mmoire to