Description
A flinty mineral note was the first thing that jumped out of the glass, on second pass, it settled to reveal a lovely balance of earth and fruit. A really nice wine. RM
Subtle notes include minerals, yellow fruits, flowers, fresh hazelnuts and spices, with an intense finish. The perfect equilibrium of this wine allows it to retain its vibrancy with age.
Decanter
This delightful wine boasts a good concentration of ripe pear and lime peel on the nose with hints of butter, spice, and some smoky reductive notes. There is a pleasant concentration on the palate, with balanced acidity that leads the wine to an elegant, lingering finish. This flagship cuvée is an assemblage of many parcels (including some declassified premier crus) that total over 9.5 hectares. The grapes are gently pressed before fermentation in tank and ageing in used casks. This wine is a beautiful entry point to a powerful range.
Domaine Ferret has played a key role in defining the quality of the region. It was the first domaine in Pouilly-Fuissé to begin bottling on the estate, shortly after the Second World War. Further, its long-standing focus on vinifying each parcel of vines separately has allowed for the identification of the top terroirs. The Domaine Ferret portfolio falls into three tiers: Classic, Têtes de Cru and Cuvée Hors-Classe. The Tête de Cru and Hors-Classe parcels that have been identified are a precursor to the stratification of the appellation system (which is currently under consideration by the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine). As in the Côte d’Or, the wines in each range reflect their particular terroir, and these top cuvées are produced only in great vintages.
Domaine Ferret’s estate vineyards are comprised of 18 hectares throughout the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation; 14 of these are located in the amphitheater of hills surrounding the town of Fuissé and 4 are near the Roche de Vergisson, in the north of the appellation. These terroirs and the relatively low yields, allow the production of exceptional cuvées. The vineyards are managed sustainably with an aim toward an even more rigorous respect for environmental concerns.
