Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet Vintage:2018 3% Cabernet Franc makes up

3% Cabernet Franc makes up the rest of the blend

A super Chateauneuf du Pape at a great price is getting harder to find these days

fine and flinty bouquet of perfectly ripe Riesling fruits

energetic efforts are made by Sashi Moorman from their home base in Lompoc

Brooding aromas of crushed black fruits

Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet Vintage:2018 3% Cabernet Franc makes up(from 3 vineyards including Le Trzin). An attractively floral suffused nose enjoys top notes of both lemon rind and mint. I very much like the texture of the vibrant middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean and dry finish that is borderline tannic.