Kei Shiogai Cuvee Dame Gantzer 2022

Kei Shiogai Cuvée Dame Gantzer 2022 is a meticulously crafted blend from a boutique winery known for its precise and nature-oriented approach. The wine's distinctive character lies in the fine assemblage of carefully selected parcels, which translates the terroir into an elegant, balanced structure. The 2022 vintage offers vibrant freshness, clear fruit, and a finely woven minerality that lends the wine substance. Critics such as Falstaff Magazine, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator regularly highlight the precise balance, focused fruit character, and potential of this cuvée, which exudes both tranquility and excitement. On the palate, the wine reveals a complex nose with ripe stone fruit notes, peach, delicate floral accents, and a hint of citrus, all underpinned by subtle minerality. The palate displays an elegant texture, juicy fruit, fresh, well-integrated acidity, and a long, measured finish. The optimal drinking window is expected to be mid to late 2020s, around 2025 to 2030, although the wine will become even more refined with further aging potential in a suitable storage environment. Food pairing recommendation: Pairs perfectly with creamy risottos, grilled poultry with herbs, lightly steamed or grilled fish, and mature cheeses such as Comté or Parmigiano, which highlight the aromatic complexity of the Cuvée Dame Gantzer 2022.