Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Arbois-Pupillin, Ploussard 2018 Pinot Noir lush cherry

lush cherry

8% Petite Sirah and the rest Mourvèdre

Slightly deeper in color

bright cherry skin and crushed raspberries in the glass

the vines for the “Chateau du Nozay” are 45 years old

Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Arbois-Pupillin, Ploussard 2018 Pinot Noir lush cherryOvernoy 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