2014 Pouilly Fuisse Clos des Quarts
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Bright, light yellow. Very refined, complex scents of white peach, pear drop, white flowers and stone. At once dense and weightless, conveying outstanding clarity and purity to its citrus and mineral flavors. Hints of spices and mint contribute to the wine's light touch. Like drinking water in the Alps. Lemon-limey acidity and an element of salinity give the finish lift and grip. This dusty, extract-rich wine stains the palate without leaving any impression of weight. Offers a really remarkable combination of density and delicacy. One-third of these vines were planted in 1917 and the rest are over 70 years of age.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Smoky, lively but very introvert. Still chewy. (JR)
The 2014 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Quarts has a refined nose, coiled up tightly at the moment, unfolding with lime flower, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas that are sure to bloom with bottle age. The palate is well balanced, precise and lightly spiced. This is a complex 2014 Mâconnais, quite minerally towards the finish with hazelnut and white pepper enlivening and prolonging the aftertaste. It delivers upon the one's high expectations given the names behind this label.
(racked in August): Bright, light yellow. Very pure, subtle aromas of nectarine, spices and crushed rock; distinctly refined and delicate. Glyceral on entry but bone-dry, conveying an impression of density and fine-grained texture without any weight. Best today on the slowly building, ultimately explosive back end, which dusts the palate with strong saline minerality. "This is never a fruit bomb," notes Merlin. Outstanding potential here.