1993 Barbeito, Sercial Frasqueira Madeira Cuvee_Les Belles Cotes Everything in Christophe’s cellar revolves

Everything in Christophe’s cellar revolves around the 28-day cycle of the moon and boldly states that his philosophy is to “work with

Vinification involves temperature-controlled fermentation followed by nine months of aging in large-format Slavonian and Allier oak *botti* to refine the texture while preserving varietal purity

but the irresistible freshness that sets Chave's Hermitages apart from the rest completely changes the conversation

where specific cuts are taken to retain the grain's essential oils and ensure mid-palate density

championing organic farming and meticulous manual harvest practices

1993 Barbeito, Sercial Frasqueira Madeira Cuvee_Les Belles Cotes Everything in Christophe’s cellar revolvesBarbeito is one of Madeiras most important modern houses, known for bottlings that feel precise, high acid and less heavy than the old school stereotype. Sercial is the driest of the noble Madeira grapes, and Frasqueira means this is a single vintage wine aged at least 20 years in cask before release. That long canteiro aging concentrates the wine while keeping the acidity alive. This 1993 Sercial is bone dry, with quince, salted caramel, walnut, pine