Highly Recommended

90–94pts

Château des Rontets, Clos Varambon, Pouilly-Fuissé 90 SB 91 ED 88 MW 90 POA Berry Bros & Rudd Restrained, savoury stone fruit aromas plus herbs and lemon balm. Bright, racy and zesty, the palate has a citric tang and a pithy, saline finish that shows tension. Atypical, but attractive and long. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13%

Domaine Carrette, Les Crays, Pouilly-Fuissé 90 SB 92 ED 89 MW 90 N/A UK

www.domaine-carrette.fr A gently smoky nose of lanolin, oatmeal, apricot, cedar and flowers. Rich yet sleek, this has fine texture and depth of fruit. The acidity brings persistence and finesse. Very attractive and fine tuned. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13%

Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier, Gilles Morat, Belemnites, Pouilly-Fuissé 90 SB 88 ED 92 MW 90 £27.95

Stannary St Wine Co Candied peel aromas join tropical fruit, apricot compote and a chalky undertone. The silky palate has soft vanilla and lemon curd richness, balanced by lovely energy and a fine texture. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Les Rochats, St-Véran 90 SB 88 ED 92 MW 91 £19 Bancroft Wines, Domaine Direct, L’Art du Vin, Thorman Hunt A savoury, chalky nose is bolstered by quince, citrus and kumquat. Vigorous, youthful and intense with a saline richness, bold acidity and a nervy mineral finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Clos des Rocs, En Chantone, Pouilly-Loché 90 SB 90 ED 90 MW 89 £29.50

Stannary St Wine Co Spicy, waxy aromas are joined by apple pie and stone fruits. To taste, it’s creamy, textured and rich. The acidity provides the perfect foil to the concentration and density, leading to a lively finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13.5%

Domaine Chataigneraie-Laborier, Gilles Morat, St-Véran 90 SB 91 ED 89 MW 89 £22.50 Stannary St Wine Co A pretty nose of ripe citrus fruit, apple, apricot and melon. The palate is sleek and fresh with a sweet and sour character. It’s linear but driven, with intense fruit and zesty acidity before a honey-rich finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13.5%

Domaine du Mont Epin, Breillonde, Viré-Clessé 90 SB 90 ED 89 MW 92 £17.50 Thorman Hunt Citrus, stone fruit and oak aromas. Bright and zesty flavours replicate the nose. The oak is slightly obtrusive now but should integrate into the weighty palate. There’s white pepper on the long finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Closerie des Alisiers, St-Véran 90 SB 90 ED 91 MW 90 N/A UK +44 (0)3 80 52 07 71 A reticent nose of ripe melon, tangy cream and a light, smoky tone. There’s a nice texture to the palate, with flavours of ripe green apple, citrus and quince, plus mineral undertones. Pure, bright and complex, with lovely integrated acidity. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 12.5%

Domaine Carrette, Ronchevat, Pouilly-Fuissé 90 SB 91 ED 89 MW 91 N/A UK

www.domaine-carrette.fr Savoury aromas of oatmeal, seasoned oak and wax backed by ripe melon and stone fruit. This has vigour and drive, with tart apple and citrus brightness, a smoky, buttery richness as well as clove and cinnamon. Drink 2019-2022 Alc 13%

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Les Buis, St-Véran 90 SB 89 ED 91 MW 90 £19

Bancroft Wines, Domaine Direct, Goedhuis & Co, L’Art du Vin, Thorman Hunt Chalky, mineral aromas – almost Chablis-like – with stone fruits, citrus and white flowers. It’s creamy in texture, with lemon, green apple and a hint of mushroom leading to a spicy finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%

Domaine Ferrand, Le Vin au Feminin, St-Véran 90 SB 89 ED 90 MW 91 £17.60-£20.49 Exel Wines, Hallgarten, Nickolls & Perks, Strictly Wine Ripe melon, apple, orange, peach, apricot and honeysuckle nose. The palate has vibrant fruit, a lively mineral backbone and a quinine slant on the zesty finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13.5%

‘Many wines are reaching a Côte d’Or level of quality, especially the wines from Viré- Clessé and Pouilly-Fuissé’ Emma Dawson MW