Het groeiseizoen van 2023 in de Loire was warm en regenachtig, en voor biologische wijnboeren zoals Domaine du Bouchot betekende dit een voortdurende strijd tegen schimmel. Antoine Gouffier oogstte de druiven pas toen zijn smaakpapillen, en niet de kalender, hem daartoe aanzetten. De resulterende MCMLV-cuvée, gemaakt van oude wijnstokken uit 1955, is rijp maar bezit nog steeds de spanning en zoutigheid die kenmerkend zijn voor een authentieke Pouilly-Fumé.
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.