Pierrick Bouley Vintage:2021 pencil shavings and saddle leather

pencil shavings and saddle leather

It finishes structured and long with a spicy balsamic flourish as a bump of residual acidity keeps the mouth watering for more

Bâtonnage and aged in chestnut and acacia

pear and just a hint of wood

The mind blowing 2011 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies (RI) shows a slightly more pure profile

Pierrick Bouley Vintage:2021 pencil shavings and saddle leatherThis is aromatically similar to the straight Volnay villages if just a bit more complex. On the palate there is a bit more volume and density with a silky texture that carries over to the firm, balanced and youthfully austere finale. Pluchots is understandably appreciated for producing refined yet ageworthy wines and this version should prove to be no exception.