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Domaine Thibert - Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras 2017

Domaine Thibert - Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras 2017

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4/5 (2 customers)

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RVF

94/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay
purity
absolutely charming
poultry
Chicken Supreme with Mushrooms

“Made from vines that produced tiny berries, the 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras opens in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow apple, citrus oil, hazelnuts, almonds, and mint. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and enveloping, it is deep and concentrated, with lively acidity and a long, salty finish.” (Wine Advocate 2021)

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Estate

Domaine Thibert

Vintage

Les Cras

Vintage

2017

Designation

Pouilly-Fuissé

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

This cuvée, part of which will be classified as Premier Cru, is a blend from three neighboring plots: “Vers Cras,” “Vivarais,” and “Clos Gaillard,” all situated on dark brown soils derived from fine, dense, and hard white-beige limestone, which is sometimes chalky.

Viticulture

Using integrated pest management

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Whole-cluster pressing, followed by 18 hours of static settling

Livestock farming

Aged for 23 months, including 25% in 100% French oak barrels for approximately 10 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Gold

Nose

Aromas of crisp yellow apple, citrus oil, hazelnuts, almonds, and mint

Palate

Silky and full-bodied, this wine is deep and concentrated, with lively acidity and a long, mineral finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Guard

8 to 10 years old

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with sole meunière, saffron risotto, or chicken in cream sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

This large estate in Fuissé now spans 30 hectares, comprising a wide range of terroirs with great potential for future Premier Crus. Sandrine and her brother Christophe manage the property, and Christophe meticulously oversees the wines, constantly refining his approach. His commitment to releasing them with as much of a vintage gap as possible is commendable. Vineyard-specific winemaking is intelligently carried out in magnificent, modern facilities that are perfectly suited to the task. The short-term goal is to convert the entire estate to organic farming. This is undoubtedly a leading estate in the Mâconnais region, where you’ll find age-worthy wines that are always characterized by a very taut and straightforward style.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Coming from a family of winemakers spanning eight generations, Andrée and René Thibert established their own estate in 1967 on 2.5 hectares. Today, their children, Sandrine and Christophe, co-manage a 20-hectare vineyard. A (very) reliable choice from the Mâconnais region.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from vines that produced tiny berries, the 2017 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras opens in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow apple, citrus oil, hazelnuts, almonds, and mint. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and enveloping, it is deep and concentrated, with lively acidity and a long, salty finish.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Harvested in Fuissé, Les Cras—with its dense texture and mineral-driven tension—offers finesse and precision; a wine built to age for five to ten years.

About the estate:

Founded in 1967, the estate spans nearly 30 hectares across the appellations of Pouilly, Mâcon-Fuissé, Mâcon-Prissé, Mâcon-Verzé, and Saint-Véran. It is family-run by Christophe Thibert and his sister Sandrine, in collaboration with the meticulous Fabien Duperray (see Domaine Jules Desjourneys, in Beaujolais). The estate is gaining momentum. The majority of the range reflects precise ripeness and masterful aging, as well as great aging potential, as evidenced by the latest vintages. We are close to a second star.

Customer rating

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4/5

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