Ep 90 You Should Be Drinking Mondeuse/Maison de Ardoisieres ‘Silice’ Rouge, Savoie, France 2021

The Long Finish - A Wine Podcast

It’s the season for red wines. Kathryn and Tug open up a bottle from a tiny producer in a tiny region of France: Savoie. Kathryn talks about the alpine vineyards around Mont Blanc not far from the Swiss border. Mondeuse is a native variety to the region with a rich history. Domaine de Ardoisieres was the first to practice Biodynamics here - Kathryn is excited to share the story of this well-loved estate. Back at home, the couple is dealing with sick kids. Kathryn enjoys a night at Esters with a friend. Tug honors the passing of Peter Schjeldahl, art critic of the New Yorker. The Wine of the Week is the Maison de Ardoisieres ‘Silice’ Rouge, Vin de Allobroges, Savoie, France 2021.