Meurgey-Croses - Pouilly-Fuissé "Vieilles Vignes" 2022

Meurgey-Croses

Pouilly-Fuissé

"Old Vineyards"

2022

75cl

100% Chardonnay

This wine is completely fermented in 228-liter "Borgognotti" barrels with a moderate use of new oak not exceeding 20%. The parcels in the climates of the upper Pouilly and the very old vines are aged in new oak barrels because their concentration and complexity fully benefit from the contribution of the wood. A longer ageing, until bottling in the summer, releases the expression of this great terroir.

Vineyard age: 75 years
Exposure: East, South-East
Alcohol: 13.2%

Tasting notes:
Ideal with shellfish and fish dishes, poultry and goat cheeses.

2019 Vintage Review, Burghound: 91 Points
“Slightly more evident (though still subtle) oak frames the mostly white orchard fruit aromas along with hints of acacia blossom and spice. Again the texture of succulent, rounded flavours is enticing, almost sumptuous indeed, coupled with bright acidity on the dry, concentrated but not quite austere finish. Worth a look.”
- Allen Meadows (June 2021)

2018 Vintage Review, Wine Enthusiast: 90 points
Creaminess with a hint of lemon and vanilla fills the nose of this wine with its fresh and gentle scent. The palate is in tune with a soft and perfumed body that speaks of creaminess and ripe Mirabelle plums. The concentration and beautiful texture become evident in the finish, as does the citrus and buttery intensity. Anne Krebiehl MW