2022 Esporão "Reserva", Alentejo, PortugalABOUT THE WINE The 2022 Esporo Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Trincadeira, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from sustainably farmed estate vineyards surrounding Herdade do Esporo in the heart of Alentejo. The vineyards are planted on a diverse mix of granite, schist, and clay soils, providing both richness and freshness to the final blend. Each variety is harvested separately at optimal ripeness and

the winery is expertly managed by Thomas Labille himself

low-intervention vinification—including partial whole-cluster maceration and aging in older neutral barrels—preserve purity and nuance

the limestone-rich soils are deeper and more homogenous than in neighboring Priorat or Montsant

With a very original approach to Champagne making

in comparison to it’s cousin

and Alsace

Matthieu Bresson

this wine highlights the exceptional terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin

100% natural yeast fermentation (no cultivated yeasts)

Riesling is the most outstanding

Mac Forbes Wines crafts Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that reflect the region’s cool climate and natural elegance

Specializing in aromatic white varieties