Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres La Cadene 2015 081326OFFER when the current copper pot

when the current copper pot stills were put into action and a focus on premium whiskies began at their ‘White Oak’ facility

and vanilla baking spices transitions to a rich and fruity palate displaying bright citrus and dark fruit anchored by caramel

A nose of mint and fresh green cardamom with a hint of sfumato leads to a palate with pleasant lift

smooth and refreshing with hints of hazelnut and toffee

the two generations now managing the domaine

Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres La Cadene 2015 081326OFFER when the current copper potVinsobres became a cru in 2006, promoted alongside Beaumes de Venise (2005) in the first wave of new Rhone crus since Vacqueyras in 1990, and Chaume Arnaud is one of the estates that made the case. La Cadene comes from old vines on limestone clay slopes, fermented with native yeasts and raised in concrete, which keeps the structure honest and the fruit unvarnished. What makes this bottle unusual is simply that it exists: a Rhone red with a decade plus