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Chateau des Quarts Clos des Quarts Aux Quarts, Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, France 2017
Chateau des Quarts is co-owned and operated by Olivier Merlin and Dominique Lafon, two major pioneers of Burgundy’s southerly Mâconnais region. Flavors of pithy citrus, stone fruit, lime flower, and earth spice dominate this bright and harmonious Chardonnay. We believe that some of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets are found in Pouilly-Fuissé.
"The 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos des Quarts, co-owned by Olivier Merlin and Dominique Lafon, does not include the oldest vines in this particular vintage. Since these were planted in 1917, this plot was bottled separately in magnums to celebrate its centenary. It has a very classy bouquet, one that is beautifully defined with orange pith, apricot, lime flower and jasmine aromas that all gain intensity with aeration. The quality terroir comes through, even without those old vines. The palate is fresh and citrus-driven on the entry, bright and vivid with notes of orange rind, pine kernels, hints of mango and spice. This feels very harmonious and focused, demonstrating impressive depth on the flinty finish. This is a very impressive Pouilly-Fuissé from one of its most historic and now rejuvenated vineyards." -Neal Martin 93