Pouilly Fuissé 1er Cru Aux Quarts Clos Des Quarts Monopole Single Bottle
Country: France Region: Burgundy
Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2022
Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Chateau des Quarts
Description:
- Early-ripening site, this is a monopole with the old stone walls of the Clos still bordering the parcel. Historically, the “quart” was considered the best vineyard, reserved for the lord or king. Clay-limestone soils from the secondary era (Mesozoic, middle and lower Bajocian), with crinoidal limestone (Aalenian superior). Southeastern exposure, 230m altitude, 8% incline.
- Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
- Vinification: Whole bunch pressing, light decanting, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged 18 months in barrel with just one racking, no fining, light filtration (kieselguhr).
Tasting Note:
This monopole vineyard of 2.23 hectares contains a parcel planted in 1917! Elevated to 1er Cru status from the 2020 vintage, this is a serious Pouilly-Fuissé with the weight and backbone in 2023 to age extraordinarily well. Aromas are of stone fruit and leap from the glass. The palace is dense, compact and concentrated, with mid-palate flavours of peach, grapefruit, lemon and a mouth-filling, round, spicy nature. There is a slight hint of ginger, too. Acidity is well-judged, and it has a lengthily delicious finish. This has all the attributes to suggest it could go the long haul if you wish. Personally, I think it will be best after 5-8 years. Bravo!
Food Matches: Veal / Cream Cheese / Shellfish / Oysters
