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The Jules Desjourneys Pouilly-Fuisse 2016 is a standout white 布根地 wine, with winemaker Fabien confidently stating his 2016 whites surpassed those from the Côte d'Or in the same vintage due to their concentration. This vintage is celebrated for its concentrated, zesty citrus character, offering a mobile, complex, and ever-evolving profile. It's widely regarded as one of the greatest sets of whites from the 2016 vintage.
Tasting notes reveal a wide and fresh nose with a hint of barrel caramel. The palate is concentrated, zesty citrus, full, and round, exploding from the mid-palate onwards with a unique, subdued yet open and fresh energy. Other descriptors include apples, white flowers, white peaches, beeswax, minerals, butter, oak, vanilla, honey, salt, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, nutty, toast, hazelnut, cream, yeast, pepper, savory, bitter almond, and straw. It presents a fleshy, rich, and concentrated profile with bright, vibrant acidity.
While specific food pairings for this exact wine were not detailed, Burgundy Mâconnais white wines generally pair beautifully with vegetarian dishes, pasta, and cured meats.
This wine is ideal for special occasions, fine dining, or for enthusiasts who appreciate complex and evolving white 布根地. With an optimal drinking window extending until at least 2030, it's also an excellent choice for cellaring to witness its continued development. 【Considered one of the greatest sets of whites from the 2016 vintage, with the winemaker believing it surpasses Côte d'Or whites.】