Domaines Leflaive - Pouilly-Fuisse En Vigneraie 2022
Price: $159.99
| Producer | Domaines Leflaive |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Burgundy |
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| Subregion | Maconnais |
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| Varietal | CHARDONNAY |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 35227 |
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Domaines Leflaive Description
Tasting Notes
This has a step up in complexity and longevity from the “normal” Pouilly-Fuissé — shows nicely generous and precocious fruit with a serious backbone thanks to the poor soil it is grown on.
The 2022 vintage was ultimately an excellent surprise for all the winegrowers in Burgundy, in quantity and above all in quality. The hot, even scorching summer that we experienced made us wonder about how our vines would react. It is clear that they adapted very well, which allows us to be optimistic about this 2022 vintage. The weather was nice and warm in the first half of July, then hot with a heat wave on July 19 and 20. Fortunately the morning temperatures remained below 20°C. We experienced a third heat wave from August 1-4. From August 14, the weather became milder again with small daily rains which allowed the vegetation to finish its maturity. We began the harvest on August 25, which exactly met our expectations, allowing us to accelerate the harvest while allowing long pressings, beneficial for the quality of the musts.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Intense and expressive, this white features apricot, peach, briny mineral and pastry flavors. Balanced and supple, with a firm line of acidity for structure. It all comes together nicely on the lengthy finish.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé En Vigneraie 1er Cru spends one year in barrel with 15% new oak and then six months in stainless steel. This has an attractive bouquet with hints of yellow plum and fine mineralité. It's less honeyed than others I tasted from this vintage. The palate is nicely balanced with a keen thread of acidity. It's a little peachy and spicy in style, building nicely with a brisk finish.
