Domaine Olivier Merlin Pouilly-Fuissé Les Chevrières 2021 armagnac We can't remember a Les

We can't remember a Les Argiles with this level of detail and clarity

A smooth and deeply fruited Pinot Noir

Supple and rich

The fruit is hand-picked then whole bunch-pressed in the winery

quinine and crunchy pear fruit and a wonderfully tonic finish

Domaine Olivier Merlin Pouilly-Fuissé Les Chevrières 2021 armagnac We can't remember a LesThis vineyard is situated in the village of Chaintr, and Olivier draws comparisons to the neighbouring Clos des Quarts. The difference, he explains, is that Chevrires is more fruity and less mineral. He lost about 35% of the crop to frost and has 9 barrels of sturdy and earthily satisfying wine.