les vins en IP

White rose, raspberry, strawberry and gravel aromas. Crisp palate with sappy nectarines enhanced by a long, complex, citrusy finish.

Un Sauvignon Blanc rafraîchissant aux arômes complexes de fruit de la passion et d'herbe. En bouche, le vin est riche avec des notes de fleurs et d'agrumes tandis qu'il se caractérise par une acidité croquante. Equilibré, exubérant et facile à boire Accords avec des salades et des fruits de mer ou seul en apéritif

The 2018 Diaporos is all Xinomavro but for 13% Syrah. It was aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak and comes in at 15.3% alcohol. Big and ripe, this seems to stray far from anything resembling classic Xinomavro. Of course, it also has Syrah in it, for one thing, which gives it that certain something on the finish that makes a taster go "what's that, a flaw?" Sometimes, when I read a tasting note in opposition to this wine, it seems that some are forgetting about the Syrah and expecting a more classic Xinomavro profile. This is what it is. Eventually, your palate acclimates, and this brand has been pretty fine. This vintage, while relatively accessible, lacks nuance right now, and it is not entirely clear it will develop as well as some. It is still very good and not likely to disappoint, but I'd like a bit more evidence on how it might develop. You can drink this now, but that will not be in your best interest, as the wine will not be showing all that it has. Although the "Block 5" is not on the label anymore, this is still sourced from "the heart of Block 5" of Kir-Yianni's vineyard, says the winery. The winery notes that "the Kir-Yianni Estate in Yiannakohori is a miniature of Naoussa’s wine-growing zone and has therefore been divided into 42 blocks, each of which has its own specific features (relief, terrain, variety) and receives its own unique viticulture care. Xinomavro from block #5 of 3.7 acres located on the lake is the best parcel of the vineyard due to its inclination (15%) and orientation (southeast) and is used exclusively for the production of Diaporos, the flagship of Kir-Yianni."

Couleur jaune pâle avec un nez d'agrumes, tropical et floral. En bouche les arômes d'agrumes, de pêche et de mangue se distinguent sans oublier des notes salines et minéales Accords avec poissons, viandes blanches et fruits de mer.

The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is unoaked and comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Ripe and dense, this is a big wine on the palate, yet it is never overripe and it is sometimes stonewashed in demeanor. It shows good balance while it coats the palate, and it finishes with great fruit supported by impressive structure. The main flaw here is that this is underdeveloped and not yet fully expressive. That, of course, is something that will only be fixed by a couple of years in the bottle. It should hold well after that. That's not to say you can't drink it today. It is very good right now.

À propos du domaine Kir-Yianni

Kir-Yianni
L'Esprit du Lac 2022

Kir-Yianni
Samaropetra 2022

Kir-Yianni
Diaporos 2018

À propos du domaine Domaine Sigalas

Domaine Sigalas
AA 2022

Domaine Sigalas
Santorini 2022

À propos du domaine Kir-Yianni

Kir-Yianni L'Esprit du Lac 2022

Kir-Yianni Samaropetra 2022

Kir-Yianni Diaporos 2018