The most unique Chardonnay we discovered on our November trip to Burgundy (alongside Bongran’s 2017 Cuvée Levroutée Viré-Clessé), this is just a singular expression any way you slice it. Chardonnay grown in a high-elevation, half-hectare plot of granite – it all starts there. It’s undeniably a wine of place, as the granite soils come through in its strident minerality, gripping tension, and high-toned poise. The aromatics show clear soil signature, finally giving up crisp white flowers and bracing citrus, with much held in reserve. The fruit is more apparent on the palate, but with no less of a mineral streak than on the nose. As you’d expect, laser-focused acidity lends it serious aging potential. It’s nowhere near it’s full expression now, but it’s clearly evident this will blossom into something superb in due time. Simply put, there was nothing else like it on this trip. This wine is terroir in a nutshell.
94 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Burgundy Buyer (Jan 2025)
The medium-bodied flavors possess outstanding intensity and delineation is perhaps not quite the same density before terminating in a balanced, long and more complex finale. This is equally lovely and should age similarly. Worth checking out. *Outstanding*
90-93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound
The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Pierrefolle is unusual in that it comes from more granitic soils (à la Beaujolais) and a slightly warmer microclimate. That comes through on a slightly more mineral-driven nose, quite "airy" in style, citrus peel and light linden scents coming through with aeration. The palate is taut and fresh, impressive concentration and heightened acidity that lends real "cut" on the finish. Excellent.
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Aug 2024)