Ermes Pavese, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, 2023 CS20230901 and a whisper of cocoa

and a whisper of cocoa

but doesn’t scream—nuanced and architectural

and fresh herbs added at the end for color as well

or roast poultry

Ermes Pavese, Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, 2023 CS20230901 and a whisper of cocoaAt the foot of Mont Blanc, in the far northwestern corner of Italys Valle dAosta, Ermes Pavese makes one of Italys most distinctive white wines. His Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle is made entirely from Pri Blanc, a rare grape grown on its own roots at some of Europes highest vineyardsmany above 1,200 meters. Farming is organic, and everything is done by hand on steep Alpine slopes. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to capture