Domaine Mee Godard Moulin a Vent Deschanes 2023 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine One tried-and-true trick to find

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a village renowned for its exceptional terroir

From the producer:  Sourced from a single vineyard in Lodi

Domaine Mee Godard Moulin a Vent Deschanes 2023 Lettie Teague WSJ On Wine One tried-and-true trick to findMee's newest parcel, only . 7 ha of 46 year old vines at relatively high altitude on sandy soils. Moulin Vent is primed for a vin de garde style, and she threads the needle with precision and care. Lighter in color than the Morgon's, with brighter acidity and violet and tart plum high toned notes to go with the blackberry and blueberry fruit. There is some a stony minerality with graphite, licorice, stones, wet earth and a very medicinal finish.