M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse and biodynamic pedigree—all at a

and biodynamic pedigree—all at a fraction of the price of the grandes marques

grown on clay-limestone and gravel soils from vines averaging around 30 years

fruit and structure

The 'R21' marks a base of the 2021 harvest

but with aged Comté

M. Chapoutier, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Terra d'Or, 1998 SO080426 Familly Mousse and biodynamic pedigree—all at aAt 28 years old, this Provence wine has completed its journey to tertiary complexityleather, tobacco, dried fruits replacing youthful fruit. M. Chapoutier, established in 1808 and now in its seventh generation under Michel, crafted Terra d'Or as Provence's luxury expression: a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache aged in new oak without fining or filtration. Two decades of bottle age have transformed this wine into something