Joseph Dorbon Arbois Blanc 'Cuvee des Moyne - Vieilles Vignes' 2017

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Joseph Dorbon Arbois Blanc 'Cuvee des Moyne - Vieilles Vignes' 2017This is the principal white cuve of the domaine, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin that are co fermented and aged together sous voile for thirty months in small barrels. The nose is clean and bright, with subtle hints of nuts and dried herbs. The fruit leans toward poached pear and orange peel, with an unbelievably fine, silky texture.

Whatever subtle tannins are present are melded beautifully with the palate-staining minerality

Jean-Paul acquired some acreage outside the town of Joncquières

and Olivier ages it for one year in used 600-liter demi-muids

this parcel yields a surprisingly different wine

with some “younger” vines at around 45 years of age

and immensely refreshing

The nose is floral and plummy

there has to be proper acidity to marry to the advanced ripeness and the grapes must be completely free of disease and/or rot

10 to 40-year-old vines are planted in the classic porous “tufo di Siena” limestone of the zone

licorice and leather add nuance to this beautiful beast

and indeed this wine is bright

Bonville’s vintage bottling nearly always comes from choice holdings in the esteemed grand cru of Avize