Domaine Ferret 2021 Pouilly Fuisse

Description

A former Top 100 Selection, Ferret was established in 1760 and was one of the first properties in Pouilly-Fuissé to bottle its own wines, starting more than 60 years ago. Managed by Colette Ferret and run entirely by women since 1993, this Burgundy Domaine is focused on producing the excellent 100% Chardonnay wines of the Macon’s best village. A caressing touch, a tasty finish and a fresh texture characterize this emblematic cuvée. A reductive woodsy note suggests a positive aging potential for this cuvée. This flagship cuvée is a blend of the best parcels of the Fuissé amphitheater. The average age of these vines is 40 years, subsoils vary from granite, schist, sand, limestone, marl and clay. Vinification is done by parcel in both casks and tanks according to the nature of the musts. Aging is 10 months, partially in barrel, with the ultimate assemblage getting additional refinement in stainless steel tank for 7 months prior to bottling. Decanter scored this 92 points saying, “Th…