727. Domaine des Ardoisières, Schiste IGP Allobrogie Cevins, 2011

€30; 12%

So, though less attractive than the Quartz, this was still well-made. A flintier, more austere, minerally style. Pale gold. Medium intensity nose of slightly smoky yellow apple and greengage. Mineral notes. Medium+ body, medium+ acidity, with quite savoury mineral notes, alongside some creaminess in the mid-palate.