Ripe, complex, wood-aged wine. It has weight in its structure and mineral texture. Along with this, there is rich fruitiness, yellow fruits laced with lime. Concentrated and dense, this is a powerful wine, showing great potential for the future. Keep for at least four years.

The 2011 Pouilly Fuissé Vieilles Vignes has closed down a little since I last tasted it, but there are attractive mineral scents, touches of grilled walnut and undergrowth. The palate is very well-balanced with a slight viscosity on the entry. The acidity is nicely judged, a powerful Vieilles Vignes with a strident spicy finish. A bit of a "beast" since 12 months ago, but enormous potential is already evident. - Neal Martin

Here too there is ample wood influence with a beautifully layered nose of dried yellow orchard fruit, orange peel and floral nuances. There is superb concentration and richness to the big, powerful and broad-shouldered flavors that possess an explosively long, toasty and precise finish. This is presently carrying too much wood for my preferences but the sheer length of this is stunning. Outstanding ♥