licorice and floral in the nose
at over twice the normal density for Pouilly
8% Petite Sirah and the rest Mourvèdre
bright cherry skin and crushed raspberries in the glass
Kistler became convinced that the best clone for cool climate vineyards is the Calera Clone from California
Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Arbois-Pupillin, Ploussard 2018 Pinot Noir licorice and floral in theOvernoy Crinquands Ploussard, from 25 to 60 year old vines in Pupillin, pours a pale orange tinged ruby, but offers surprisingly meaty depth and firm minerality. Large, ancient barrels preserve the wines freshness and allow for an extremely conservative application of sulfur, and this 2018 is a richer and more palate coating example than certain vintages, owing to the growing seasons solar character. Still, this is a wine driven by spice, and it