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2012 Domaine Robert-Denogent Pouilly-Fuisse La Croix Vieilles Vignes

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June 30, 2024 - $41

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RATINGS

92-94The Wine Advocate

...a vibrant, energetic stony nose that shimmers in the glass. The palate is extremely well-balanced and complex: citrus peel and orange rind at first and then subtle mandarin and spice notes flowing through later... Superb.

92Stephen Tanzer

Restrained, pure aromas of orange zest, minerals and a touch of petrol... Broad, fine-grained and very dry; really thick, broad and mouthfilling but with no heaviness. Strong smoky minerality throughout. Finishes very long and bracing, with classic dryness and a faint bitter edge.

91Burghound.com

Soft wood sets off the mildly tropical nose that displays perfumed aromas of white peach, apricot, peach, spice and a petrol nuance. This is dense to the point of opulence with overt power and muscle to the lightly mineral-inflected flavors that terminate in a highly persistent, complex and mouth coating finish.

PRODUCER

Domaine Robert-Denogent

Domaine Robert-Denogent was started in the early 20th century by Clause Denogent, who took over his father’s vineyards in the appellations of Macon-Villages, Saint-Veran and Pouilly-Fuisse. Today the 20-acre estate is run by his grandson Jean-Jacques Robert and his great-grandson. The estate grows only Chardonnay. It includes the Pouilly-Fuisse Les Carrons, a monopole of about half an acre.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé

Mâconnais is in the southern end of Burgundy, just above Beaujolais. The district takes its name from the village of Mâcon, which was the center of a thriving wine trade in the 17th century. In those days Mâconnais produced more red than white wine. Today Mâcconais makes mostly white wine made from Chardonnay grapes and is best known as the home of Pouilly-Fuissé. Pouilly-Fuissé is a white wine appellation made up of the villages of Pouilly and Fuissé. There are no Grand or Premier Crus in Mâconnais. But in addition to Pouilly-Fuissé, village appellations include Saint-Véran, Viré-Clessé and Mâcon and Mâcon-Villages. The Mâcon plus a village name is an allowable wine label. Mâcconais includes 17,300 acres of vineyards. Red wines are made from Pinot Noir or Gamay, which is the primary grape just slightly further south in Beaujolais.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.