Domaine Seailles Armagnac, 1988 Rheinhessen the Arterberry Maresh Old Vines

the Arterberry Maresh Old Vines Pinot Noir boasts a no-nonsense winemaking approach with no pumping

reflecting the distillery’s dedication to the classic Speyside style of the late 1940s

Lighter bodied compared to its cousins in Rioja but still full of Tempranillo magic

while the Bourboulenc (from 40 year old vines) was fermented in stainless steel

With its elegantly integrated oak and powerful fruit

Domaine Seailles Armagnac, 1988 Rheinhessen the Arterberry Maresh Old VinesFrom the Domaine: Sailles has been a family owned estate since 1961 and lies in the commune of Mouchan at the heart of Gascony, just a stones throw from the Chteau de Laressingle and the Abbaye de Flaran. It occupies a terroir which lies on high hillsides and is very much favoured by geology because it is made up of fine clay lime soil and broken stone, with an eastern and southern exposure and an amazing amount of sunshine. The estate is made up of