Highly Recommended

(continued) 90–94pts

Domaine la Soufrandise, Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 91 ED 91 MW 91 POA Berry Bros & Rudd, Georges Barbier Savoury nose of mushroom, umami and hay with tropical fruits. There’s gentle sweet smoke on the palate from well-handled oak, plus persistent flavours of melon and buttery, opulent fruits. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 12.5%

Jacques Saumaize, Les Cras, St-Véran 91 SB 91 ED 93 MW 90 £17.95 Earle Wines A sweet nose of mandarin, honey, hay, lanolin and citrus rind leads into a savoury but ripe palate showing fruit intensity and mineral tension. It has a sea-salt richness and a lovely, earthy tang on the mid-palate, with plenty of finesse. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, St-Véran 91 SB 89 ED 90 MW 93 £15-£17 Auriol Wines, Bon Coeur, Carlsberg, Cheers, Loki, Montrachet, Nethergate Wines, WoodWinters Firm, nutty nose, with orange blossom, citrus and pear alongside a floral edge. The crisp, concentrated palate shows lovely purity and vivacious acidity. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Vins des Chaponnières, St-Véran 91 SB 88 ED 92 MW 92 £15.95 From Vineyards Direct An attractive, leesy nose of honeyed stone fruits, apples and a floral lift. It has generous fruit intensity on the crunchy palate, also showing a nice sea-salt bite. Powerful but balanced, this shows great traction and an enduring finish. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13%

Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 92 ED 90 MW 92 £21.40-£22.50 Enotria & Coe, Exel Wines, Montrachet Fine Wines, Nickolls & Perks Intense lime and quince nose, with white flowers, tart apple and tangerine. Fine fruit clarity backed by saline acidity on the palate, smoky spice and hints of butter and honey. Multi-dimensional. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13.5%

Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, St-Véran 91 SB 92 ED 90 MW 90 POA Berry Bros & Rudd, Domaine Direct Waxy, mineral aromas of wet stone, almond paste, stone fruit and toasty lime. It’s energetic in the mouth, with a mineral backbone and a smooth, creamy dimension along with a zesty lemon tart characters and a green apple twist.

Drink 2019-2021 Alc 13%

Vins Auvigue, Cuvée Classique, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 92 ED 90 MW 90 £24.95 Corney & Barrow Pretty, pronounced aromas of honeysuckle, stone fruit, citrus and chalk. In the mouth it’s rich and broad, showing pitch and drive with energetic citrus fruits, and nutty, saline layers adding to the depth. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Bret Brothers, La Soufrandière, Climat La Bonnode, St-Véran 90 SB 88 ED 91 MW 91 £32.50 Berry Bros & Rudd Restrained stone fruit nose with subtle spice, white flowers, lemon and sea-salt. The fresh, crisp and lively palate boasts green apples and minerals, followed by a creamy, integrated sweetness. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Domaine Simonin, Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 90 ED 93 MW 91 POA Pimlico Cellars This is piquant and stylish, with aromas of apricot, banana, oatmeal, toast, mango and chalk. The palate is supple and juicy, with a bright, energetic tension. There’s a biscuity richness too, which endures alongside the fleshy fruit. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13.5%

Verget, La Roche, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 90 ED 90 MW 93 £16 Farr Vintners A delicate nose of herbs, apple and lime, while the palate is sleek and silky in texture, showing a core of citrus complemented by a slightly smoky oak influence. It’s not quite integrated yet, but there’s plenty of rich fruit on show and it should age well. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13%

Vins Auvigue, Vieilles Vignes, Pouilly-Fuissé 91 SB 93 ED 90 MW 91 £28.95 Corney & Barrow This has a bright, focused nose of lemon curd, white pepper and orange rind. There’s a burst of fresh fruit on the palate, before revealing nutty, lifted notes. Long, charming, pleasingly savoury saline finish. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13%

Château de Chaintré, PouillyFuissé 90 SB 90 ED 91 MW 89 £21-£22 Exel Wines, Mr & Mrs Fine Wine, Old Chapel Cellars, Salut Wines, Stroud Wine Co, The Good Spirits Co, The Sampler, Vindependents, Vinomondo Nose of melon, honeysuckle, sweet lemon and a nutty richness. The palate has a green apple bite, with savoury cedar, vanilla and a creamy, mineral finish. Drink 2018-2020 Alc 13% ➢