Bret Brothers La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Vinzelles 2023

Bret Brothers La Soufrandiere Pouilly-Vinzelles 2023The Pouilly Vinzelles appellation contrle has only 50 ha under vines (123 acres) in comparison to neighbouring POUILLY FUISSs 750 ha (1850 acres). Isnt it its singularity and richness? It goes without saying that this great white Burgundy wine is a full expression of a mature Chardonnay from Southern Mconnais. Our wine is a blend of our young vines (23 to 48 years old) in the Les Quarts , simply rechristened as a village AOC Pouilly Vinzelles La

92 pts Wine AdvocateThe Monastrell red 2021 Depaula comes from vines at 700 meters in altitude on very poor soils

Aging: The wine is carefully aged to achieve a harmonious blend of flavors

then raised in the same vessels for 12 months on the fine lees

Primitivo grapes are thin-skinned and delicate

the most western and highest altitude village in Barolo

orange zest and pear

The village of Cadalso de los Vidrios is situated at the foot of the Sierra de Gredos

The 2023 Chenin Blanc (Amador County) is the most complete of the three whites I tasted for this report

The vines are planted on chalky soils

complemented by 20% reserve wine for added richness

a 6 month steel vat maceration

" - Villa Papiano