Eric Texier, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Vieille Serine Domaine de Pergaud, 2019 LOIRECOUNT1123 There’s oak

There’s oak

led by Jean‑François Malsert

without appassimento

or just sipping something soulful and rare with great conversation

and in 2021

Eric Texier, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban Vieille Serine Domaine de Pergaud, 2019 LOIRECOUNT1123 There’s oakFrom nuclear engineering to 70 plus year old vines: Eric Texier abandoned predictability for Serine, an ancient pre clonal Syrah strain few producers dare attempt. Whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeast, then three to four years of aging in foudre on fine lees without disturbancepatience defines this natural wine pioneer's approach. Sourced south of legendary Cornas on granite, this 2019 shows peppery depth, dark fruit, and textural