Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other Yves Cuilleron took over the

Yves Cuilleron took over the reins as the 4th generation vigneron in 1987

focused Chenin Blanc fermented and aged in a mixture of concrete tanks and old foudres

this ferments with wild yeast exclusively in stainless steel before spending around 4 months in oak barrels

taut citrus and subtle honeyed

Castelao 2024, Hugo Mendes N&L Other Yves Cuilleron took over theHugo Mendes is making some of Portugal's most exciting wines in the Lisboa region, working in a low intervention, hands off style with local grape varieties to make beautifully pure, lithe wines that are a pleasure to drink. This is made with local variety Castelao and it's light bodied and ethereal with bags of freshness and drinkability.