2016 Pouilly Fuisse Clos des Quarts
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The 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Quarts is very pretty, opening in the glass with a complex bouquet of peach, confit citrus, lemon and smoke, framed by a judicious touch of recently used oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, satiny and elegant, with succulent balancing acids. This is an ample, approachable and open-knit rendition of the Clos des Quarts, replete with immediate charm.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Broad and ripe and flattering. So sleek and gorgeous! Over-delivery in spades. (JR)
(Olivier Merlin pulled this sample from barrel just after he showed me the 2015 from bottle): Pale, bright yellow. Scented, highly complex nose combines delicate yellow stone fruits, ripe pear, fresh pineapple, orange zest and flowers. At once seamless and delineated, offering an uncanny blend of power and finesse. A wonderfully intense, penetrating midweight with harmonious acidity and a total absence of rough edges. The very long, resounding finish shows serious salinity as well as compelling lingering fruit sweetness. A very complete wine in the making.