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2015 Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Clos Sur La Roche

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May 5, 2024 - $32

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...clean and precise, stony, mineral-driven bouquet that is supremely well focused and seems full of energy and promise. The palate is very well balanced with fine acidity, plenty of concentration here...gently fanning out toward the finish with gorgeous orange zest and white peach notes lingering long on the aftertaste.

93+ Stephen Tanzer

Lemon, pèche de vigne and a note of spicy oak on the nose, plus a sexy whiff of greenness... Vibrant mineral-driven acidity gives terrific definition to this very densely packed wine, with notes of spices, herbs and pepper contributing to the impression of cut...quite phenolic but it boasts outstanding energy and freshness for the vintage. Finishes firm and long, with palate-dusting white calcaire.

92Wine Enthusiast

...attractive crisp edge that gives it a refreshing character, making a happy contrast to the rich fruits, the spice and the rounded texture...ripe and tangy wine...

17Jancis Robinson

...with a salty finish and plenty of baked apple fruit. Good oak integration giving hints of caramel on the finish.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé

Mâconnais is in the southern end of Burgundy, just above Beaujolais. The district takes its name from the village of Mâcon, which was the center of a thriving wine trade in the 17th century. In those days Mâconnais produced more red than white wine. Today Mâcconais makes mostly white wine made from Chardonnay grapes and is best known as the home of Pouilly-Fuissé. Pouilly-Fuissé is a white wine appellation made up of the villages of Pouilly and Fuissé. There are no Grand or Premier Crus in Mâconnais. But in addition to Pouilly-Fuissé, village appellations include Saint-Véran, Viré-Clessé and Mâcon and Mâcon-Villages. The Mâcon plus a village name is an allowable wine label. Mâcconais includes 17,300 acres of vineyards. Red wines are made from Pinot Noir or Gamay, which is the primary grape just slightly further south in Beaujolais.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.