Pouilly-fumé

and powerful revealing ripe black and red fruits, blueberry pie, notes of plum confiture and sweet baking spices. the tannins are soft, round, powerful and well-integrated. the opulent style is supported by the refreshing acidity. the finish is warming, juicy and lingering.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

François Crochet Sancerre Rouge 2020

Sancerre the nose is dense, gourmand, concentrated and powerful, revealing the notes of black cherries, blueberries, black plums, bramble, liquorice, cloves and cinnamon. the palate is opulent, succulent with a lot of ripe black fruits, blueberries, a bit jammy, very open and charming. the tannins are bold and slightly drying. a powerful style of wine well balanced by the acidity and exuberant fruitiness. the finish is long and pleasant.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

POUILLY-FUMÉ WHITE WINES

Domaine Chatelain Harmonie 2020

Pouilly-fumé the nose is smoky, very concentrated and deep. It reveals nuances of lemon, grapefruits, a touch of gooseberry, passion fruit, pear drops and Duchesse pears supported by a pronounced flinty note. the palate is round and smooth, well-balanced between the solid structure and zesty acidity. the wine shows hints of ripe pineapples, mango, quince and yellow apples. the finish is long, pleasant with a touch of grapefruit bitterness.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Domaine Raimbault-pineau 2021

Pouilly-fumé the nose is fresh and zesty with notes of lemons, limes, gooseberries, fresh cut grass and a pleasant smoky note. the palate is straightforward and clean, with a lot of crispy acidity and a solid mineral backbone. the wine reveals notes of citrus fruits, pomelos, grapefruits, white flowers, acacia and honeysuckle. the finish is pleasantly acidic, fresh and juicy.

Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)

Domaine Raimbault-pineau Les Lumeaux 2021

Pouilly-fumé the nose is fresh and juicy, revealing notes of ripe lemons, golden apples, Duchesse pears, floral nuances of acacia and honeysuckle, with a hint of wet stones and oyster shells. on the palate the wine is round and complex, with generous body and zesty acidity. the palate demonstrates flavours of ripe orchard fruits, limes, pomelos and lemon zest. the finish is full of tension, succulent and fruity. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Benoît Chauveau Croqsilex 2021

Pouilly-fumé the nose is discreet, revealing nuances of chalk, oyster shells, lemon zest, white flowers and pear blossom. the palate is linear, tense but demonstrates certain roundness and complexity. the wine shows notes of juicy lemons, limes, pomelos, some grapefruit skins, along with a lot of minerality and salinity. the finish is fresh, long with a pleasant bitter hint.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Benoît Chauveau La Charmette 2021

Pouilly-fumé the nose is a bit restrained, after aeration revealing notes of white flowers, apricot blossom, white peaches, lemons and limes. the palate is creamy and suave, backed by the zesty, citrusy acidity. the palate shows flavours of citrus, orchard and stone fruits, a touch of pear drops, with pleasant saline and savoury finish. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)

Domaine Chauveau Cuvée Sainte-clélie 2020

Pouilly-fumé the nose is complex, concentrated and rich with a touch of smokiness, gunpower, wet stones, ripe citrus fruits. on the palate the wine shows a lot of power and