2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay at the surface and limestone at depth
Orientation Southern Slopes Of The Pouilly-Fuissé Appellation
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vinification and maturation lasted 18–22 months: all of the wine spent 11 months in barrels, followed by the remainder of the period in stainless-steel tanks; filtration at bottling was slight or absent.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, citrus freshness, chalky tension and mineral structure; richer than the importer’s description of the 2019 release
Food Pairing River fish cooked in foil; sole with beurre blanc; pan-fried scallops; fresh or semi-dried Mâconnais goat cheese
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate: 96
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay at the surface and limestone at depth
Orientation Southern Slopes Of The Pouilly-Fuissé Appellation
Production Details Vinification and maturation lasted 18–22 months: all of the wine spent 11 months in barrels, followed by the remainder of the period in stainless-steel tanks; filtration at bottling was slight or absent.
Tasting Notes Lily of the valley, hazelnut, sesame and bergamot; ample and enveloping palate with ripe acidity and a straight, full-bodied finish
Food Pairing River fish cooked in foil; sole with beurre blanc; pan-fried scallops; fresh or semi-dried Mâconnais goat cheese
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate: 96/100; Guide Vert RVF: 92/100
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay at the surface and limestone at depth
Orientation Southern Slopes Of The Pouilly-Fuissé Appellation
Production Details Vinification and maturation lasted 18–22 months: all of the wine spent 11 months in barrels, followed by the remainder of the period in stainless-steel tanks; filtration at bottling was slight or absent.
Tasting Notes Lily of the valley, hazelnut, sesame and bergamot; ample and enveloping palate with ripe acidity and a straight, full-bodied finish
Food Pairing River fish cooked in foil; sole with beurre blanc; pan-fried scallops; fresh or semi-dried Mâconnais goat cheese
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate: 95/100
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | CHF 102.70Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1839061 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |