Pouilly-fumé
Domaine Chatelain - Harmonie 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and juicy. It reveals notes of green apple and quenette/litchee associated with touches of lint, juicy citrus (grapefruit, lemon) as well as discreet hints of juicy flat peach. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, juicy and offers a beautiful definition, suavity, a small unctuosity/richness, freshness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of litchee/quenette, crushed flat peach and small notes of juicy citrus (tangerine, lemon) associated with small touches of racy minerality/flint. There is a very discreet hint of vanilla on the persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Corty - Caillottes 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers minerality. It reveals notes of crunchy peach and small notes of pear associated with touches of fresh citrus, honeysuckle and racy minerality. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built, racy and offers an acidulous frame, roundness, freshness, a very fine tension, a very fine unctuosity as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pear, quince and small notes of crunchy flat peach associated with touches of citrus as well as hints of racy minerality. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Corty - Silex 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fresh and offers minerality as well as a very fine juiciness. It reveals notes of juicy citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and small notes of juicy green apple associated with touches of minerality/flint as well as a hint of zests and a very discreet hint of quenette. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, fat, roundness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy apple, acidulous and juicy peach and small notes of juicy citrus (lemon, grapefruit) associated with fine hints of quenette and very discreet hints of vanilla (in the background).
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Chatelain - Les Charmes 2016
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fresh, fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of ripe lime, ripe vine peach and small notes of juicy grape associated with fine hints of flowers, zests and flint. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous/juicy frame, suavity, fat, roundness, a small unctuosity as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, fleshy vine peach and small notes of pear associated with touches of zests as well as hints of minerality and a very discreet hint of white flowers. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine de la Loge - Silex 2016
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is mineral and racy. It reveals notes of flint, citrus and small notes of zests associated with touches of litchee, flint as well as discreet hints of lime zests. The palate is fruity, juicy, beautifully well-balanced and offers richness as well as a fine acidulous frame (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of citrus, apple, quenette and small notes of lime zests associated with touches of flowers, racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of tangerine (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Michel Redde et Fils - Les Champs des Billons 2014
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fresh, mineral, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a good finesse of the grain, complexity as well as a small richness. It reveals notes of fresh kumquat, juicy quince and small notes of flowers associated with touches flat peach, hints of nutmeg, citrus, flint and bee wax/sweet spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a very discreet sappy hint, a racy minerality, a fine tension, freshness as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of quince, small yellow acidulous/ juicy fruit and small notes of flowers associated with touches of citrus, pear as well as very discreet hints of bee wax (in the background). Good length.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
La Loge - Les Aveillons 2016
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine richness as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes o ripe lemon, green apple and small notes of quentte associated with hints of pear and silex. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, precise, full and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a fine richness/unctuosity, tension, racy minerality as well as a very finely tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed peach, crushed fleshy pear and small notes of ripe/juicy citrus associated with touches of litchee as well as discreet hints of rose and flint. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Chatelain - Prestige 2014
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of apple, flowers and small notes of ripe citrus associated with touches of nutmeg as well as an imperceptible hint of ripe almond and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful juicy frame, a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a beautiful suavity as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy/fleshy flat peach and small notes of juicy pear associated with fine touches of apple, quince as well as very discreet hints of bee wax and nutmeg. There is a fine hint of almond on the finish (brings chews). Beautiful persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Joseph Mellot - Le Troncsec 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers racy minerality. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, crunchy green apple and small notes of tangerine zests, fresh/juicy litchee associated with touches of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juiciness, tension, a beautiful acidulous frame, a beautiful racy minerality, gourmandize as well as fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, ripe tangerine and small notes of crushed vine peach associated with touches of litchee, racy minerality and very discreet hints of white flower (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Michel Redde et Fils - La Moynerie 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness, fleshiness as well as a small minerality. It reveals notes of crushed vine peach, quenette and small notes of crushed pear associated with small touches of exotic fruits as well as hints of citrus. The palate is juicy, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, structured and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, precision as well as a small straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy/crunchy flat peach and small notes of quenette associated with touches of ripe citrus, flint as well as a very discreet hint of zests and green almond on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château de Tracy 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers crunchiness, minerality as well as a fine juiciness. It reveals notes of tangerine, fresh grapefruit and small notes of ripe lemon associated with touches of lemon tree flowers as well as fine hints of quenette. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, juiciness, a small tension, a fine acidulous frame, elegance, a beautiful finesse as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy/ripe tangerine and small notes of juicy/crunchy flat peach associated with fine touches of quenette, racy minerality as well as fine hints of flowers (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Bouchié-Chatellier 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is aromatic and offers minerality as well as fine concentration/intensity. It reveals notes of green apple, apple tree flowers, white flowers and small notes of lemon associated with fine touches of pear as well as a hint of crunchy vine peach. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, structured, frank and offers straightness, a small suavity, fat, a small aerial side, tension as well as a matter very finely tight. On the palate this wine expresses notes of green apple, fleshy/crunchy vine peach and small notes of ripe grapefruit associated with touches of lemon, flowers and
flint as well as an imperceptible toasted hint (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Majorum 2013
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fresh, fruity, aromatic and offers minerality as well as generosity. It reveals notes of white flowers (peach tree, lemon tree and suckle honey) and fresh peach associated with small notes of crushed apple as well as fine touches of vanilla. The palate is fruity, mineral (racy minerality) and offers a beautiful juicy/acidulous frame, suavity as well as roundness. Beautiful acidulous and juiciness! On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, fleshy/juicy vine peach and small notes of peach flowers/ lemon tree associated with touches of apple/quenette, toasted/vanilla as well as very dsicreet hints of Mirabelle plum/quince (in the background). Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Jean-Max Roger - Cuvée Les Alouettes 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers crunchiness. It reveals notes of crunchy peach and small notes of citrus associated with fine hints of racy minerality/limestone, fresh leather as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a small fat, a very fine tension as well as minerality (mineral frame). On the palate this wine expresses notes of lemon, juicy tangerine and small notes of apple associated with touches of quenette as well as discreet hints of minerality, zests and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. There is an imperceptible hint of almond on the persistence (in the background).
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Domaine de Bel Air 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers juiciness as well as a racy minerality. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, juicy/crunchy green apple and small notes of juicy flat peach associated with touches of racy minerality as well as fine hints of white flowers. The palate is juicy, fruity, suave, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh lemon, juicy tangerine and small notes of juicy flat peach associated with touches of racy minerality as well as a hint of apple/white flowers. Good length and good persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Patrice Moreux - La Loge aux Moines 2017, Monopole
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is racy and offers minerality as well as concentration/intensity. It reveals notes of honey suckle, orchid/glycine and small notes of ripe citrus associated with touches of vine peach, fresh flowers of peach as well as fine hints of ripe almond. The wine should be decanted. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a good definition, energy/dynamism, a mineral frame, freshness, a beautiful precision as well as roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, quenette/fleshy litchee and small notes of flowers (honey suckle, orchid/glycine) associated with touches of fleshy green apple as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices and a very discreet hint of toasted (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Dominique Pabiot - Les Vieilles Terres 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers juiciness. It reveals notes of lemon and fresh apple associated with touches of exotic fruits and nectarine. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes if fresh/juicy lemon, nectarine and small notes of crunchy green apple associated with fine/discreet touches of zests as well as fine hints of flint. Good length. There is an imperceptible hint of fresh almond on the persistence/aftertaste.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Joseph Mellot - Domaine des Mariniers 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers freshness as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, ripe grapefruit and small notes of peach associated with fine touches of zests as well as discreet hints of racy minerality and a discreet hint of seed. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, juiciness, an acidulous frame, precision, a fine grain as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, fleshy nectarine and small notes of grapefruit associated with fine touches of zests, racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of flowers (in the background) and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background).
Score : 15/20 (89-/100)
Haute Densité du Château de Tracy 2015
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a beautiful fleshiness, generosity/gourmandize, a small richness (but all in elegance) as well as a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of pear, nectarine and small notes of juicy citrus (lemon, tangerine) associated with fine touches of pear as well as a very discreet hint of exotic fruits and an imperceptible hint of white flowers. The palate is elegant, delicate and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful finesse of the grain, richness (but all wellbalanced and elegance), delicacy, suavity, a beautiful precision, gourmandize, a very finely tight matter, a small aerial touch, a beautiful guideline as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy/ crunchy vine peach and small notes of litchee/quenette associated with touches of apple, zests, juicy tangerine as well as very discreet hints of flowers, exotic fruits and minerality. Good acidulous persistence. Good job and beautiful wine!
Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Eric Louis - Les Affaubertis 2017
Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is fruity and offers concentration. It reveals notes of flat peach, apple tree flowers and small notes of citrus associated with fine touches of exotic fruits/quenette, zests as well as a very discreet hint of quince. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, delicacy, a small aerial side, fatness/richness, a small unctuosity, a fine tension as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy peach, pear and small notes of quenette associated with touches of citrus (lemon, clementine), apple and exotic fruits. Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Henri Bourgeois - La Demoiselle de Bourgeois 2015 Pouilly-Fumé
The nose is mineral, structured and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of nectarine/crunchy brugnon, crunchy pear and small notes of flowers associated with touches of citrus and flint. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine juicy/mineral frame as well as finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pear, nectarine/brugnon and small notes of citrus associated with touches of white flowers, crushed litchee and silex. Good length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
La Perrière 2017
Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant, well-defined and offers a fine gourmandize, delicacy as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fresh citrus, fresh peach and small notes of fresh/crunchy quince associated with small/fine touches of ripe apple, zests/racy minerality and a very discreet hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, juicy, beautifully well-balanced, delicate and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, a very fine tension, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful definition as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon and ripe/crunchy vine peach associated with small touches of ripe/juicy apple as well as fine/discreet hints of pear and flowers. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of zests on the persistence.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine de Bel Air 2017
Pouilly-sur-Loire
The nose is fruity, mineral, racy and offers a very fine richness (in the background). It reveals notes of pear, fleshy/fresh peach and small notes of minerality associated with touches of citrus (lemon, tangerine). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, suavity, a beautiful minerality, freshness as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of litchee, quenette and small notes of pear associated with touches of nectarine. Good length.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)