2024/7/17-18. Now a premier cru vineyard. Still very young, a bit yogurt and lactic initially, which clams but remains as a roundness complementing the high-toned character. There’s lemon tart, flowers, yogurt cream, butter, chalk, and some vanilla and mace. Very balanced and drinkable on the palate — a year ago
Very fresh and bright. Merlin and hints of lime. Slate and salinity. Great presence on the mid palate and a long way to go still. Very good — 3 months ago
Slightly different: La Cote… — 2 years ago
2024/9/4-5. Perhaps the most complete of the Merlin Pouilly 1ers I’ve had so far (though I still haven’t opened the Clos de France and was only able to get 2021, not 2020). There’s an overall balance and subtlety to the wine, but the elements are all there - fruit, mineral, acid, just a hint of judicious oak — a year ago
2024/7/7-10. Glossy yellow gold. Lemon rind, apple tart, toast, stone and custard. Mouth filling but not tiring, good acidity. Good Pouilly, enjoyable now but with the ability to evolve a bit more — a year ago
Wow! So good. Enjoyed at Bin 152 in Charleston SC. — 3 years ago
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Bit of creamy wood needs food. — 14 days ago