2022 Maxime Crotet PlouPlou [Poulsard] Jura, Vin de France Meletti it’s robust and earthy—layered with

it’s robust and earthy—layered with molasses

Planted 1958-2002 Clay

the basalt soil retains heat and a mixture of alluvial and loam soils give just enough nutrients

From vineyards in Vila Nova de Tazem

Shell Creek Vineyard is among the first vineyards planted in San Luis Obispo County

2022 Maxime Crotet PlouPlou [Poulsard] Jura, Vin de France Meletti it’s robust and earthy—layered withPoulsard planted in the village of Poligny in late 1990s. Whole cluster fermentation with no additives. Carbonic maceration for the first 8 days. Then pressed to remove solids and finish fermentation in just juice to achieve a fruity, energetic wine. Aged 6 months in french oak; sulfur added before bottling. Total SO2 = 20 mg L