Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Loché Climat "La Colonge" 2018

Name: Bret Brothers - Pouilly-Loché "La Colonge" 2018
Brand: Bret Brothers
Rating: 4.2 (12 reviews)

Pouilly-Loché|White wine

4.2/5 (12 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

88/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay

finesse

delicate

ceviche

“Aged in old barrels, La Colonge reveals aromas of blood orange, with a palate full of energy, always very ripe and featuring pronounced bitter notes.” (RVF Guide 2021). As the smallest appellation in the Mâconnais region, Pouilly-Loché produces Chardonnays of great aromatic finesse.

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Estate

Bret Brothers

Vintage

Climat La Colonge

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pouilly-Loché

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

Deep clay soil, east-facing

Viticulture

A wine made from grapes sourced from a selection of small plots of old vines tended by passionate winemakers, on very specific terroirs

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

In barrels

Livestock farming

11 months in barrels

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Gold

Nose

With notes of greenery, citrus, and flowers

Palate

A nice balance between richness and freshness

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

More information at Bret Brothers

More information at Pouilly-Loché

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) 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 buttery orchard fruit aromas with notes of blanched almonds. Medium-bodied, delicate, and finely structured, it is moderately dense, bright, and lively, with a delicate, open fruit core. It is well-balanced and would score higher with a bit more concentration.

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) 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 vibrant energy, with a rich, ripe character and 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 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

4.2/5

based on 12 reviews