Ferret
September 15, 2003
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Sceles Cuvee Speciale" 2001 88
Delicious. Reticent in aroma, but struts its stuff on the palate, mingling apple, pear, lemon and mineral flavors with a creamy texture and mouthwatering structure. Good intensity from start to finish. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Moulins Cuvee Speciale" 2001 87
Deceptive. It seems light at first, yet the appealing apple and mineral flavors build in intensity on the palate to a lingering finish. Better in a year or two. Drink now through 2006. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Vernays Cuvee Speciale" 2001 87
Very good Pouilly-Fuisse, open and accessible with moderately concentrated baked apple and vanilla flavors up front and a mineral element emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2006. (BS)
January 31 - February 28, 2003
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Sceles Cuvee Speciale" 2000 88
Ripe, with apricot, peach and vanilla aromas and an opulent texture, this broad white opts for power and weight over finesse. Good lingering finish. Drink now through 2005. 335 cases imported. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Moulins Cuvee Speciale" 2000 87
A big, ripe style, effusive for its butterscotch, apricot and citrus aromas and flavors that dovetail on the long finish. Very concentrated and full-bodied, with moderate acidity. Drink now through 2004. 335 cases imported. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Vernays Cuvee Speciale"2000 88
A powerful, broad white, packed with butterscotch and lemon flavors and drawing as much on tannins as acid for structure. Balanced on the soft side, with a moderate finish. Drink now. 335 cases imported. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les PerriËres Cuvee Speciale" 2000 85
A good dose of new oak here, along with apple, lemon and mineral nuances, all supported by a very lively structure. Drink now through 2005. 500 cases made. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Le Clos Cuvee Speciale"2000 90
Serious Pouilly-Fuisse, shading its apple, peach and mineral notes with buttery oak accents. Terrific integration and balance, with elegance and grace, followed by a long finish. Drink now through 2007. 500 cases made. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Tournant de Pouilly Cuvee Speciale" 2000 90
A rich style, combining ripe apple and licorice flavors with vanilla and other spices for a full-bodied, broad profile that's balanced and firmly structured. Drink now through 2005. 500 cases made. (BS)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Sceles Cuvee Speciale" 1998 88
Beautiful Chardonnay, made in a nearly late-harvest style. Very rich, yellow in color, flavorful but not heavy. Medium-bodied, displays some butter, croissant and pear tart character. Balanced finish. Drink now through 2002. 330 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Vernays Cuvee Speciale" 1998 90
Super richness and silky texture. Very flavorful, with crËme bršlee, apple tart and chopped hazelnut covered with pine-scented honey, this wine gets the imagination going. Might improve with age. Best from 2002 through 2005. 330 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Le Clos Cuvee Speciale"1998 82
Woody white with modest fruit concentration. Toasted bread and spice, with pear tart character. Lacks complexity but has some fresh citrus notes on the finish. Drink now. 670 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les MenetriËres Cuvee Speciale " 1998 90
Impressively rich and ripe '98. A bit heavy, but the silky texture coats the palate with hints of toasted bread, mineral, spice, honey and pear tart notes. Balanced, lingering finish vaults it into the outstanding category. Drink now through 2004. 650 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Tournant de Pouilly Cuvee Speciale" 1998 84
Beautiful mouthfeel, rich, silky and full-bodied. The aromas and flavors are more rustic, with a wet hay, soil and unrefined toast character. But it's clean. Drink now. 720 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les Vernays Cuvee Speciale" 1997 84
Ripe and attractive, with honey, pear, melon and apricot aromas and flavors, this isn't an intense style of wine, but it should go over well as an aperitif or with light dishes. Drink now. 330 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les PerriËres Cuvee Speciale" 1997 88
Beautiful Chardonnay, ripe yet also fresh, delivering apricot, tropical and wet earth character. Full-bodied, it has a sense of elegance on the flavorful, medium-intense finish. Drink now through 2001. 675 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Le Clos Cuvee Speciale" 1997 92
Wonderfully ripe, rich and seductively thick without going over-the-top, this stays fresh, interesting and silky, with the wood reined in to allow the wet earth, pineapple and pie crust notes to coat the palate. Opulent finish. Drink now through 2003. 650 cases made. (PM)
Pouilly-Fuisse "Les MenetriËres Cuvee Speciale" 1997 86
There's decent ripeness, and its medium body is satisfying. The butter, honey and green apple combination ends on a firm, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2005. 650 cases made. (PM)
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