2022 Chateau de Tracy, Pouilly Fume, Comtesse A d’Astutt d’Assay
Pale coloured, the nose shows grapefruit, acacia, rhubarb and hints of blackcurrant. The palate is broad textured and elegant, with vibrant acidity and a core of ripe fruit. Long and refreshing on the finish.
2022 Chateau de Tracy, Pouilly Fume, Comtesse A d’Astutt d’Assay
Pale coloured, the nose shows grapefruit, acacia, rhubarb and hints of blackcurrant. The palate is broad textured and elegant, with vibrant acidity and a core of ripe fruit. Long and refreshing on the finish.
Vinous
The 2022 Pouilly Fumé is ambitious, full-bodied, round and textured. Produced from vines between 30 and 50 years old, it is mainly harvested by hand before being fermented and aged on lees with regular batonnage. This creates a rich, creamy mouthfeel while the acidity is higher than most in this vintage, giving a sense of tension in combination with the structure contributed by both the chalk and flint. The medium-length finish is redolent of elderflowers and white stone fruit. There’s plenty of attention paid to this wine in the winery, and it’s clear what they are trying to achieve from the glass, but the fruit needs a little more depth and substance to elevate it further.
89 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2027
By Rebecca Gibb / July 2023