2019 Gilbert Menetou-Salon Rouge “35 Rangs”35 Rangs is produced from 35 rows of Pinot Noir planted by Philippes grandfather in the early 1960s in the iron laced Kimmeridgian soils of the Champaloin vineyard. He employs 40 50% whole clusters in the vinification, which lends the wine an upper register of savory spices that beautifully complements its ripe, tangy cherry fruit. Aged for 18 months in well worn 600 liter barrels, the 2015 35 Rangs offers surprising depth for a Pinot Noir from this