Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Loché Climat "La Colonge" 2018
15,5/20
RVF
88/100
Robert Parker
“Aged in used barrels, La Colonge reveals aromas of blood orange and a palate with beautiful energy, always very ripe and featuring pronounced bitter notes.” (RVF Guide 2021). Pouilly-Loché, the smallest appellation in the Mâconnais region, produces Chardonnays of great aromatic finesse.
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Eye
Gold
Nose
A blend of plant, citrus, and floral notes
Palate
A nice balance between richness and freshness
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
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 by tractor or horse—thanks to the entire Bret Team. La Souffrandière is the family estate, which currently spans 11 hectares. Bret Brothers is the grape-purchasing arm of the business, producing micro-cuvées (including 8 certified organic). The wines always display remarkable vitality and require a little time to open up and reveal their full potential.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Pouilly-Loché La Colonge combines aromas of buttery orchard fruits and blanched almonds. Medium-bodied, delicate, and with a fine structure, it is moderately dense, bright, and lively, with a delicate, open core of fruit. It is well-balanced and would score higher with a bit more concentration.
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:
Aged in used barrels, La Colonge reveals aromas of blood orange and a palate full of energy, consistently very ripe and featuring pronounced bitter notes.
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 Burgundian barrels—a wise choice that allows the terroir and vintage character to shine through. Sixty percent of the wines from 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 us during our tasting. This inconsistency observed in recent years has led us to remove the star.