2019 Olivier Merlin Pouilly Fuissé

92 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé Clos de France is a little-known climat since only two producers bottle this wine; the vines are located close to the church near to Jean-Marie Guffens house. It has a complex bouquet with scents of white truffle and apricot, crushed stone and later hints of white chocolate. The palate is very intense with spicy peach skin and pear notes, gaining weight towards the finish that has wonderful delineation. Superb.

90 POINTS

William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend based on the commune of Vergisson, the 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé unwinds in the glass with notes of orchard fruit and fresh bread, framed by light reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a rich, giving core of fruit, it's a ripe, textural wine that's already showing well.

90 POINTS

James Suckling

This greets you with aromas of almonds, sliced pears and honeysuckle, with some clotted cream. Full-bodied, creamy and gently nutty.

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé was a blend of Chantry and Vergisson although presently it comprises 60% from Vergisson, 15% from Fuissé and the rest from Chantry, which tends to ripen later. It is well defined on the nose with cooking apple, touches of orange zest and a touch of quince. The palate is well balanced, quite primal with grapefruit and orange zest, fine concentration and straightforward on the sappy finish.