2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Au Vignerais Øko Soufrandière

(from a .5 ha parcel in Solutré). Fermentation aromas again dominate the underlying fruit. By contrast there is a lovely sense of freshness and vibrancy to the bigger, richer and more concentrated medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a refreshing and saliva-inducing finish despite the presence of a touch of warmth. (89-91)/2023+ .

The 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Au Vignerais is showing superbly, bursting from the glass with notes of lemon, confit citrus, white flowers, fresh pastry and anise. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, muscular and powerful, with a dense, layered core, a bright spine of acidity and an abundance of chalky dry extract. From a south- exposed climat below the rock of Solutré, this is a fine new cuvée from the Bret Brothers' domaine.