The Pinot nero “Riva” is among those with the best exposure of the entire Duca di Dolle estate: an unusual grape variety for this area but one with great potential that gives rise to a unique rosé. TThe nose is intoxicating intensity filled with floral and fruit aromas. Notes of white flowers, rose, cyclamen and violets come together with aromas...

From 2.3 ha of clay-limestone on Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau of Ch Lafleur's home farm in Mouillac near Fronsac. 75% Sauvignon Blanc picked from 3 to 6 September, 25% Sémillon picked on 31 August and 4 September. Vines replanted in the early 1990s to which were added plants from Sancerre about 20 years later. About half of the Sauvignon Blanc...