Guide to the Vineyards of Toussaint, Volume II: the Blessure Valley

…For those who find the wines of the Sansretour Valley too dull, I strongly recommend the lesser-known but still outstanding brands produced in the Blessure Valley. Let us start with the amazing Côte-de-Blessure, produced at the Pomerol vineyard. I particularly recommend the 1260-1263 vintages, with their distinctively rich flavor. Looking elsewhere, the nearby Zurbarrán castle offers the dry Castel de Neuf, whereas Nuragus and Sancerre, located in the northern parts of Toussaint, specialize in red wines and, jointly, produce and export the wine known in the North as Toussaint Red. Exquisite rosé wine could once be found at Casteldaccia, but ever since its owner tragically passed away, the vineyard has fallen into decay…