Chantereves Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes  2024 Old Rioja “KID” Junmai opens the door

“KID” Junmai opens the door for sake beginners

where the Austrian-Slovenian border runs straight through the rows

white pepper and fine mineral aromas bring depth and complexity to the wine

Packs a subtle complexity from a mix of over 30 botanicals and herbs

Rhys' natural whole-cluster pressing and year-long fermentation without racking create a wine floral and aromatic yet grounded by crisp

Chantereves Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes  2024 Old Rioja “KID” Junmai opens the doorLes Damodes is where the slope gets steep, the topsoil runs thin, and Nuits stops being heavy. It sits high on the hill at the commune's northern edge, with limestone close enough to the surface that you can practically taste it and that elevation buys freshness. This is one of the leanest, most aromatic premiers crus in Nuits, built on tension rather than muscle, and Chantereves' hands off approach sustainably farmed fruit, whole clusters, nothing