Domaine Rostaing-Tayard Lyon Le Coeur des Hommes 2021Emmanuel Rostaing Tayard crafts his wines in the lesser known Coteaux de Lyonnais, a small region nestled between Beaujolais and the Northern Rhne, just outside Lyon. The area shares similarities with Beaujolais, with its granitic soils and use of Gamay and Chardonnay. Emmanuel, originally from Savigny, trained in Beaune and honed his skills at Burgundys renowned Domaine Lafarge and Burn Cottage in New Zealand, both experts in biodynamic practices.

Henry de Querville Calvados is a 3-star expression made by La Ribaude at the distillerie du Houley in Moyaux aged for at least two years before release

whilst also keeping an eye to the future with his ‘New Generation’ wines

and firm yet refined tannins contribute to its overall allure

In Situ is a true ‘terroir project

Chardonnay 5%) are gently pressed

She produces her wines in tiny quantities and embraces avant-garde

There is a herbal quality reflective of the local terrain which supports Rock Rose and Rosemary

Cinsault (15%) and Carignan (5%) aged for 16 months in concrete vats

some green herbs

ensuring optimal conditions for the grapes

but it also sources wine from other producers

it displays a dense yet refined texture