Wine Reviews

The 2023 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos de Jeanne 1er Cru comes from two separate vineyards on clay soils over limestone. There is a patina of vanillary oak on the nose, though it is well defined and focused, a little tropical and seductive in style. The palate is well balanced with nectarine and white tea on the entry. There is a veil of oak and so this will benefit from 12 months in bottle to fully integrate.

The 2024 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos de Jeanne 1er Cru has a tightly-wound bouquet that offers apple blossom and light flinty aromas. The palate is well balanced with a tensile opening, fresh and vibrant with hints of yellow plum and orange rind, the 25% new oak neatly integrated. Very precise on the finish, this might well surpass the 2023. Excellent.

The 2021 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos de Jeanne 1er Cru comes from a single parcel next to the winery (the vines are 30 and 55 years old). Matured in around 20-25% new oak, it has an expressive bouquet with orange pith, pear and light Mirabelle scents that unfurl seductively. The palate is taut on the entry, tensile with fine weight. There is a minimal reduction here that lends tension. A dash of ginger makes itself known on the lime-tinged finish. Afford this a couple of

The 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos de Jeanne 1er Cru, which comes from the climate pf Les Perrières, is matured in 25% new oak for 10 months. It has a nicely focused bouquet with leesy, yellow fruit aromas that are well-defined, hints of white tea emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a fine spine of acidity, quite crunchy in the mouth, hints of almond and caramelized pear leading to a nicely-proportioned and persistent finish. Worth seeking out.