Dupont-Fahn "Les Charmes" Puligny-Montrachet 2020 Irish Whiskey

Dupont-Fahn "Les Charmes" Puligny-Montrachet 2020 Irish WhiskeyLes Charmes is located just over the border from Meursault in the fabled Puligny Montrachet appellation. It sits just below Les Referts, a sought after 1er Cru. Because it is located at the bottom of the slope, there is more clay in the soil, and actually renders a slightly more plump wine than the Meursault (contrary to the typical assumptions about the two villages). We almost never see Puligny under $100 a bottle these days, let alone a great one.

Distilled from a mash bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley

Subtle tannins and juicy raspberry notes make it enjoyable alone

Maestro Mezcalero Romulo Sanchez Parada produced this batch DS002-4M in February of 2019 at his palenque in Candelaria Yegole

fruit laden palate

The finish goes on seemingly forever

which provides both the body and acidity

each having a dedicated role in the winemaking process: Pascal tending the vines

the 24-acre vineyard is a dry-farmed Zinfandel field blend

and Mendoza

Movia’s “Veliko” is the king of its red offerings

and mulled cider released from the overbearing fruitiness

There is an intense mineral core overlaid with succulent white fruits and a fragrant