Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Terres de Vergisson 2016
Beaujolais
White
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Decanter
This cuvée comes from probably the most mineral village in the appellation. It stands out for its marked, almost vibrant mineral tension, which seems to ricochet off the protected rocky cirque of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson. Great Vergisson!
Features
Estate
Bret Brothers
Cuvée
Cuvée Terres de Vergisson
Vintage
2016
Designation
Pouilly-Fuissé
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
protected rocky cirque of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
Viticulture
ECOCERT-certified organic since 2006. Biodynamic practices since 2001
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale gold colour
Nose
with mineral notes and aromas of citrus, fern and lime blossom.
Mouth
seductive yet tense. Great Vergisson!
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fish in beurre blanc sauce, cheese soufflé...
Bret Brothers
Pouilly-Fuissé
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The Bret brothers have become a benchmark in the Mâconnais thanks to their commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Most of the work in the vineyard is done by hand, apart from ploughing and spraying - by tractor or horse - thanks to the entire Bret Team. Today, La Souffrandière is the family's 11-hectare estate. Bret Brothers is the grape-buying business, producing micro-cuvées (8 of which are AB). The wines are always remarkably energetic, and need a little opening up to discover their potential.
Decanter
Rated wine (2017 guide) 90/100 (Vintage 2015)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
This wine merchant was created in 2001 by the Bret brothers, who also own Domaine de la Soufrandière. They offer a wide range of quality wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. The grapes are bought on the vine, harvested and vinified by the domaine's own team, using indigenous yeasts, and the vast majority are aged in 11-year-old Burgundy barrels: a wise choice to leave room for terroir and the vintage effect. 60% of the wines are organic in the 2018 vintage presented, and this is clearly specified on the highly detailed labels. In all, some 17 micro-cuvées are marketed each year. The selection below includes only the most well-balanced wines, four of which did not convince during our tasting. This heterogeneity observed in recent years leads us to remove the star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY M. Published on 11/02/2019
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER P. Published on 27/08/2018
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE R. Published on 21/05/2018
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