2012 Domaine Daniel & Martine Barraud Pouilly-Fuissé En Bulands Vieilles Vignes

The 2012 Pouilly Fuissé en Bulands Vieilles Vignes comes from 80-year-old vines occupying the same terroirs as Les Crays and En Verchere, but with a different exposure. It also sees a little more new oak at 30%. It has a sensual bouquet with touches of white chocolate, nutmeg and orange rind that is reticent at first, but soon develops great intensity with minimal encouragement. The palate is very well-balanced with touches of mandarin, orange zest and a hint of nutmeg. It is very well-defined with a powerful and intense finish that lingers on and on in the mouth.