DANIEL BARRAUD 2020 POUILLY-FUISSE SUR LA ROCHE (750ML) Costa Toscana

DANIEL BARRAUD 2020 POUILLY-FUISSE SUR LA ROCHE (750ML) Costa ToscanaWinemaker Notes This parcel is situated at 350m altitude on white limestone soil. The wine is matured in barrels with 20% new wood each year, during 12 months. After racking it is matured 2 months in tanks. These 40 year old vines provide a superb minerality. The wine proves to be rich and fruity thanks to its powerful and long finish. Critical Acclaim D93 Decanter From a 0. 75ha holding in one of the top lieux dits in all of Pouilly Fuiss, this has a

Cabernet vines grown in the basalt derived gravel of Royal Slope give excellent depth of fruit and ample structure

Luscious aromas of violets

the tannins are soft and supple in texture and grip

93 Points James Suckling

minimalist winemaking

Intense cherry red color with a violet rim

The 2021 is another terrific example

On the pallet

During the blending process

It retains just about enough delineation

big bunches

with round and well-integrated tannins that accompany the fruit and spices with balance and finesse