2021 Comte Abbatucci, Vin de Corse, Cuvee Collection Diplomate d'Empire Producer_Bittermens a substrate that provides the

a substrate that provides the essential moisture retention and cooling influence necessary for structural balance

The fine folks at Forthave in Brooklyn concoct lovely color-coded libations that showcase a well-informed nod to the traditions and histories of European herb-infused spirits and liqueurs

and restrained barrel aging—informed by Pierre's two decades as régisseur at Domaine Leflaive

a technical decision aimed at integrating structural breadth while preserving the grapes’ natural high-toned acidity

2021 Comte Abbatucci, Vin de Corse, Cuvee Collection Diplomate d'Empire Producer_Bittermens a substrate that provides theA stunning tribute to an Abbatucci ancestor, the Diplomate d'Empire is a dense, rich, and highly textured white wine. It practically coats the palate with a viscous, oily weight, yet retains a brilliant, lip smacking tension. The nose bursts with exotic and stone fruits (mirabelle plum, peach, guava), sweet almond, and chamomile. It finishes with a fascinating spicy, slightly peppery bitterness and a profound maritime minerality.