Biodynamic. Previously a blend of two terroirs, Terres Chaudes now hails exclusively from the Poyeux terroir in Chaintres, near the heart of the appellation (an area made famous by the Clos Rougeard bottling). The vines for this cuvée are about 50 years old on average and come from the slope, where the topsoil is very shallow before the roots hit the limestone bedrock. All the fruit is destemmed and ferments in cement (with some foot stomping), followed by maturation in 60-hectolitre, neutral wooden vats. Although it’s a refined and silky wine, you can't miss the powerful imprint of Poyeux’s ripe berry, spice and mineral-charged fruit. Look out for fresh plum, iodine, cinnamon/pepper notes and a texture that dances between juicy seduction and tangy, powdery limestone-derived freshness. Just a wonderful, character-rich French red for the dollars. Expect it to blossom in three or so years.