Das Weinbaujahr 2023 an der Loire war warm und regnerisch, und für Bio-Winzer wie die Domaine du Bouchot bedeutete dies einen ständigen Kampf gegen den Schimmel. Antoine Gouffier erntete die Trauben, als sein Gaumen – und nicht der Kalender – ihm dies signalisierte. Die daraus entstandene Cuvée MCMLV, gekeltert aus alten Rebstöcken aus dem Jahr 1955, ist reif, besitzt aber dennoch die für einen authentischen Pouilly-Fumé charakteristische Spannung und Salzigkeit.
James Suckling (94)
A complex, well-structured white with aromas of ripe gooseberries and grapes, as well as wild flowers follow through to the medium -to full-bodied palate, where softer minerals, but still with some grip, sustain the fruit through the very long finish Old vines. Invites you to take a second sip. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. You can drink this now, but it will be interesting to see how this develops over the next few years. Drink or hold.
Vinous (93)
The 2023 MCMLV is a rich and succulent style. The name refers to 1955, the year the Sauvignon Blanc vines that produce this were planted. This is already approachable and silken. Despite a generous vintage, it still has decent concentration. This is all about texture and ease. It was all harvested by hand and delicately handled. The Kimmeridgian soils plus three days on skins lend a chalky texture here. Aromatically delicate and open, you can expect pear, elderflower, honey and a hint of boxwood.