Masson-Blondelet Pouilly-Fume Tradition Cullus (750ML)
From Pouilly-Fume
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Description: | 96 De / 93 We. From a walled vineyard planted to 60-80 year old vines. Kimmeridgean marl (white clay and fossilized shells and oysters). Their juice is fermented and raised in a 600 liters (demi-muid) oak barrel, and then blended in a stainless steel tank for 18 more months. Production 4000-8000 bottles dependent upon the vintage. Jean-Michel and Michelle Masson took over the running of the family domaine in 1975, and their daughter Mélanie and son Pierre-François are now fully involved. Today they have 21ha in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre. This wine is from a 1.5ha parcel on Kimmeridgian marl, the domaine's oldest vines at 60-80 years. Fermented in 600l French oak barrels then 12 months' maturation in oak and 12 months in stainless steel. The Cullus is made only in the best vintages. Jim Budd: Ripe stone fruit aromas, vibrant balancing acidity, good length. A powerful wine but still has freshness on the finish, with potential to age further. Natalie Earl: Crushed rocks, a toasty char and bags of honeysuckle and jasmine florals, pineapple peeping in, too. Well defined, excellent concentration, balanced by chalky minerality and an almond skin bitterness. Ben Llewelyn: Very flashy aromatics, high-toned and confident. Box, lemon verbena and thyme all make an appearance on a taut and lean and balanced palate.--Decanter. This lightly wood-aged wine is smooth and offers ripe white fruits. Its hints of toast are beautifully judged, giving a rounded wine that will be ready to drink from 2024. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast |
| Price: | $ 31.89 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Grand Vin Wine Merchants
| Address: |
1003 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 360-350-4896 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 23, 2024.
