Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Homage L Chandon 2022 Château du Clos
Overview
Awarded by Jasper Morris with 4 stars (94pt.) at Inside Burgundy: "Cuvée Leonard Chandon is made from the best barrels given an extra year's ageing. Just bottled. Fractionally fuller yellow, the nose a little less striking than the aromatics of the regular 1er Cru, not a question of over-oaking but the detail is currently hidden by the extra elevation. The fruit breaks through the wood on the palate, but it is all much tighter. Waves of fruit keep coming back across the palate. Clearly very fine, just less striking right now.
Also 94 points from Vinous: "It has wonderful purity on the nose: Crushed limestone mixed with peach skin, wild honey and orange blossom. Stunning delineation. The palate is beautifully balanced with deftly integrated new oak, silky smooth, with a touch of Indian spice on the aftertaste. Very special."
Details
| Denomination of origin | AOC Pouilly-Fuissé |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | 100% chardonnay |
| Vineyard | Selection of the best and oldest vineyards in the surroundings of Château du Clos |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Vinification | Fermentation in 228 liter French oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation also takes place |
| Wood education | 12 months in French oak barriques (30% new) without bâtonnage. The final blend of the different barriques rests for a further 4-6 months in steel |
| Taste impression | Expressive and complex nose with citrus notes and a touch of hydrocarbons. On the palate it is sumptuous, ripe and round, but well balanced by refined acidity and well-integrated wood. Long, slightly mineral finish |
| Flavor type | Intense and powerful |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Acidity | 3,5 grams per liter |
| Residual sugar | <1,0 grams per liter |
| Serving temperature | 12-14°C |
| Ideal consumption | Up to 8 years after the harvest |
More Information
| SKU | AFF230422 |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Wooden box of 6 |
| Color | White |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country of origin | France |
| Type | Dry Wine |
| Winemaker | Château du Clos |
| Content | 750 ml |
| Style | Rich and complex |
| Agriculture | Certified organic |
| Varieties | Chardonnay |
| Seal | Cork |
| Wineregion France | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Appellation France | AOC Pouilly-Fuissé |
