Bourgogne White wines
Domaine de la Jobeline - En Prévisy 2017 Mâcon-Versé
The nose is fruity, gourmand, racy and offers a fine richness as well as a small minerality. It reveals notes of juicy/crunchy peach, juicy quince and small notes of fresh lemon associated with very fine hints of crushed pear/butter and an imperceptible hint of fresh white flowers. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, fat, suavity, a good structure, gourmandize as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy nectarine, fleshy/juicy pear and small notes of quince associated with subtle hint of fresh lemon/lemon zests as well as very discreet hints of butter (in the background) and a subtle hint of vanilla.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Domaine Joël Curveux & Fils Les Ménestrières 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity, mineral and offers freshness as well as a fine crunchiness. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, crunchy white nectarine and small notes of juicy mandarin associated with discreet hints of citrus flowers and an imperceptible hint of almond flowers. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, an acidulous frame as well as fat/suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe lemon and small notes of kumquat associated with very fine hints of crushed quince, butter/beeswax.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Joël Curveux & Fils LesVignes Blanches 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration/power as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of quince, ripe zests and small notes of small ripe white fruits (peach, pear) associated with very fine hints of white flowers as well as discreet hints of vanilla, toasted, fresh almond and a very discreet varietal hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, freshness, precision as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed pear, crushed peach and small notes of quince associated with very fine hints of white flowers as well as a subtle hint of fleshy Mirabelle plum. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Sylvaine & Alain Normand - Aux Vignerais 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, fresh apple and small notes of crunchy peach associated with fine touches of zests, flowers, fresh lychee and hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as suavity/ fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy lemon, juicy green apple and small notes of zests associated with a hint of crunchy/juicy peach, juicy lychee as well as discreet hints of racy minerality. Good length. An imperceptible hint almost tannic on the finish.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Closerie des Alisiers - Trilogie de Terroirs 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of quince, crushed Mirabelle plum and small notes of William pear associated with a fine hint of lemon and quenette. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers fat, suavity, a small unctuosity, tension, a good guideline as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, fleshy/crushed Mirabelle plum and small notes of ripe lemon associated with fine touches of mandarine as well as fine hints of beeswax/ butter and an imperceptible toasted hint/vanilla. Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100) Château de Lavernette
Cuvée Jean-Jacques de Boissieu 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fresh, mineral and offers power as well as a fine and slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of fresh/crunchy quince, fresh exotic fruits and small notes of nectarine/peach flowers associated with very discreet hints of fresh citrus. The palate is fresh, juicy, well-balanced and offers suavity, gourmandize, tension, fat as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy lemon, juicy/fresh quince and small notes of exotic fruits (lychee, Quenette) associated with fine hints of crunchy green peach/peach flowers as well as very fine hints of racy minerality.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Aegerter - Les Crays 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize, a fine grain as well as a racy minerality. It reveals notes of caviar lemon and small notes of quince associated with fine touches of juicy mandarin zests as well as very discreet hints of exotic fruits and a hint of minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, fat, gourmandize as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lychee, white nectarine and small notes of caviar lemon associated with very fine hints of exotic fruits and an imperceptible hint of butter.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Carrette - Pres des Gours 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine elegance. It reveals notes of quince, beeswax/butter and small notes of nectarine associated with very fine hints of small yellow plum as well as discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, juicy and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, suavity as well as structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous yellow plum, quince and small notes of citrus associated with very fine hints of beeswax/almond/butter. Good length. A very discreet tannic hint on the finish.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Sophie Cinier - Classic 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity, very finely tight and offers a very fine power. It reveals notes of crunchy peach, crunchy apple and small notes of quince associated with very fine hints of white flowers and flint. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a fine tension, an acidulous frame as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of green apple, litchi and small notes of lemon associated with a subtle hint of exotic fruits as well as very fine hints of flowers and flint. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Château Lavernette - Maison du Villard 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé
The nose is fruity, slightly flowery and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of vine peach, crushed brugnon and small notes of Mirabelle plum associated with very fine hints of beeswax, small yellow fruits and an imperceptible hint of almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/ acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy quince, juicy lemon and small notes of racy minerality associated with fine hints of juicy apple as well as very discreet hints of almond flowers. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)