2024 Chateau Des Quarts Pouilly-Fuisse Clos des Quarts 1er Cru, Maconnais

Château des Quarts is one of Pouilly-Fuissé's most exciting estates, founded through the partnership of Domaine Guffens-Heynen's Jean-Marie Guffens and the Bret Brothers. Clos des Quarts is the appellation's only entirely walled monopole Premier Cru, a remarkable limestone vineyard producing Chardonnay of exceptional depth, precision and longevity. Produced in very limited quantities, it has quickly become one of the Mâconnais' most sought-after white wines.

The 2024 vintage delivered fruit of outstanding balance and concentration, with ideal conditions preserving freshness while allowing remarkable flavour development. Careful barrel maturation enhances texture and complexity without overshadowing the vineyard's distinctive mineral character, resulting in a wine of exceptional harmony and finesse.

Brilliant pale gold in colour, the bouquet reveals aromas of lemon curd, white peach and ripe pear layered with citrus blossom, toasted hazelnut and flinty minerality. As the wine unfolds, notes of wet stone, brioche and subtle spice emerge, adding depth and complexity. The palate is beautifully sculpted, combining vibrant citrus and stone fruit with creamy texture, lively acidity and a finely etched chalky backbone. Long, seamless and wonderfully refined, the finish lingers with saline freshness and extraordinary persistence.

An outstanding partner for lobster with beurre blanc, turbot, scallops, roast chicken with morels or aged Comté. Produced in tiny quantities, this exceptional Premier Cru will reward patient cellaring and delight lovers of great white Burgundy.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2042.