Albert Mann Auxerrois

The birth of the Domaine Albert Mann is the fruit of the joint efforts of two big viticultural families, Mann and Barthelmé. Mann's are winegrowers since the beginning of the 17th century and Barthelmé since 1654.

Today the brothers, Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé, assisted by theirs wives, Marie-Claire and Marie-Thérèse, manage the family estate.

"The Mann 2007 Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes smells of grapefruit and orange peel, fresh apricot, narcissus, and a fascinating smokiness and Chablis-like suggestion of chicken stock and shrimp shell reduction. Rich and silky on the palate, its slight suggestion of sweetness is appropriately countered by chalky, wet-stone, as well as savory suggestions of minerality and the faint bitterness of toasted nuts and citrus zest, but as the wine opens over time, subtly sweet peaches-and-cream and orange sherbet become more prominent. Enjoy this versatile beauty anytime over the next 2-3 years. $19" 90 Points Wine Advocate Issue 178