Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Fuissé Climat "La Roche" 2018
15,5/20
RVF
91/100
Robert Parker
“With aromas of orange blossom, golden orchard fruits, and fresh mint, the 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé La Roche is medium-bodied to full-bodied, bright, and lively, with a delicately silky attack, succulent acidity, and an open, charming profile.” (Wine Advocate 2020)
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Eye
Gold dress
Nose
Mineral, full-bodied, and complex
Palate
Well-balanced, the palate offers a unique minerality and a dense yet refined texture
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with seafood, sea bream, sole meunière, or turbot with mousseline sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Bret brothers have become a leading name in the Mâconnais region thanks to their commitment to biodynamics. Most vineyard work is done by hand, with the exception of plowing and treatments—which are carried out using a tractor or horse—thanks to the entire Bret Team. La Souffrandière is the family estate, currently spanning 11 hectares. Bret Brothers is the grape-purchasing arm of the business, producing micro-cuvées (including 8 certified organic). The wines always possess remarkable vitality and require a bit of time to open up and reveal their full potential.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
With aromas of orange blossom, golden orchard fruits, and fresh mint, the 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé La Roche is medium-bodied to full-bodied, bright, and lively, with a delicately silky attack, succulent acidity, and an open, charming profile.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
La Roche releases aromas of candied citrus, with a distinct ripeness that is confirmed on the palate. Full-bodied and elegant, it offers a Bret style that uniquely reflects the terroir of Vergisson.
About the estate:
This wine merchant was founded in 2001 by the Bret brothers, who also own the Domaine de la Soufrandière. They offer a wide range of quality wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. The grapes are purchased directly from the vineyard, harvested, and vinified by the estate’s team using indigenous yeasts, and the vast majority are aged in 11-year-old Burgundy barrels: a wise choice that allows the terroir and vintage character to shine through. 60% of the wines in the 2018 vintage presented here are organic, a fact clearly indicated on the highly detailed labels. In total, nearly 17 micro-cuvées are released each year. The selection below includes only the most balanced wines; four wines did not impress during our tasting. This inconsistency observed in recent years leads us to remove the star.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. ROLAND O. Published on November 6, 2023
Light and balanced—a very good wine
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Review by Mr. MICHEL H. Posted on 12/27/2024
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS B. Published on January 12, 2024
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Review by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on January 10, 2024
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Review by Ms. FRANCOISE M. Posted on May 7, 2022
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Published on March 24, 2021
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