Sine Qua Non Tectumque 2017
Sine Qua Non Tectumque 2017 is a off-dry, full-bodied white from Roussanne, Petit Manseng, Chardonnay (California, United States), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, cheese board, blue cheese, fruit dessert.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassagne Montrachet Les Macherelles Francois Carillon 2010 Francois Carillon · Burgundy | £296.00 | |||
| Meursault Premier Cru 'Les Charmes, Cuvée de Bahèzre de Lanlay', Hospices de Beaune 2023 Hospices de Beaune · Burgundy | £295.60 | |||
| Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2023 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard · Burgundy | £290.40 | |||
| Meursault Perrieres Pierre Morey 2017 | £290.00 |
The 2017 releases from the highly acclaimed cult winery of Sine Qua Non are a seriously impressive set of wines made by Manfred and Elaine Krankl. Tectumque is a blend of 38% Roussanne, 31% Petit Manseng, 18% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier and 4% Muscat sourced mostly from the Eleven Confessions, Cumulus and Third Twin estate vineyards, with a small quantity of fruit from Bien Nacido. It was aged for 20 months in a combination of new French oak puncheons, used barrels, concrete eggs and amphora.