Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Terres de Vergisson 2016
90/100
Decanter
This cuvée comes from what is probably the most mineral-rich village in the appellation. It is distinguished by a marked, almost vibrant mineral tension, which seems to ricochet off the rocky terrain protected by the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson. A great Vergisson!
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Eye
pale gold color
Nose
with mineral notes, aromas of citrus, fern, and lime blossom
Mouth
appealing but remains tense. A "great Vergisson"!
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fish in white butter sauce, cheese soufflé...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The Bret brothers have become a benchmark in the Mâconnais region thanks to their commitment to biodynamic farming. Most of the work in the vineyard is done by hand, except for plowing and treatments, which are carried out using tractors or horses by the entire Bret Team. La Souffrandière is now an 11-hectare family estate. Bret Brothers is the grape purchasing business, producing micro-vintages (including eight organic ones). The wines are always remarkably energetic and need a little time to open up to reveal their full potential.
Decanter
Wine rating (2017 guide) 90/100 (2015 vintage)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
This wine merchant was founded in 2001 by the Bret brothers, who also own the Soufrandière estate. They offer a wide range of quality wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. The grapes are purchased on the vine, harvested and vinified by the estate's team using indigenous yeasts, and the vast majority are aged in 11-year-old Burgundy barrels: a wise choice that allows the terroir and vintage to shine through. Sixty percent of the wines in the 2018 vintage are organic, which is clearly indicated on the highly detailed labels. In total, nearly 17 micro-cuvées are marketed each year. The selection below includes only the most balanced wines; four wines did not convince us during our tasting. This heterogeneity observed in recent years has led us to remove the star.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. THIERRY M. Published on February 11, 2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. OLIVIER P. Published on 08/27/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE R. Published on 05/21/2018
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