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La Soufrandière Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays 2023
DOZEN: $1,944.00 or $162.00 each
Les Longeays is a continuation of the Les Quarts hillside. La Soufrandière has 0.55 hectares of vines here and they were planted in 1971. Unlike Les Quarts, where the limestone lies close to the surface, Les Longeays has metres of deep red clay before the vines hit the mother rock.
OUTSTANDING…On the palate though of the sleek medium-bodied flavors there is a lovely intensity that carries over to the overtly stony sneaky long finish. This is a bit rough and awkward at present but I see no reason that it shouldn't round into form once it's bottled. Moreover, this wine has an excellent track record which only adds to my confidence. BURGHOUND
The 2023 Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat Les Longeays, of course Premier Cru-in-waiting, has a tightly-wound bouquet with hazelnut, crème brûlée, almond and smoky scents, surprisingly austere given the warmth of the vintage. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very harmonious though it needs a little more grip towards the saline finish…NEAL MARTIN