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Clos des Rocs Monopole 2018
Pouilly-Loché, Mâconnais, Burgundy, FranceFuissé's Saint-Philibert estate belonged to a family of winegrowers for 7 generations before Olivier Giroux bought it in 2002. He gave it the name Clos de Rocs, and converted the entire estate (10 ha of vineyards) to organics. They own approximately 30% of Pouilly Loché vineyards, which gives you an idea how tiny it is. This comes off a 3ha, east-facing plot of 70 year old vines rooted in limestone clay, with iron rich topsoils and littered with limestone pebbles. This was native fermented in neutral 500L French barrels (60%) and stainless tanks, where it remained on lees for 11 months prior to bottling without fining. Tight and nimble with lemon pith, lime pith, and green apple driving this long, finessed wine along the slender palate. The base is shimmering minerality, finishing with ample salinity and a shining lemon brightness. Stunning now, but with the energy to age smartly.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $95.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Chardonnay
