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Domaine Pouy 1998 #80 (Ténarèze; Grappe variety Colombard and Ugni Blanc) 58%

Nose: Tangerine tangerine tangerine, pineapple, some fun rum notes, anise reduction

Palate: Tangerine, salty, celeriac, slightly meaty note on the back palate – biltong, the wetter side of it, pipe tobacco, leather, black tea

Rating: 6 / 10 – the most approachable Pouy I’ve ever had. Experimenting with toasted cask finishes to add sweetness and balance it.