Domaine Masson-Blondelet – Tradition Cullus Vieilles Vignes 2020 – Pouilly-Fumé

The wine has a pale lemon color. The nose is a bit discreet and requires aeration. It expresses a refined and integrated spicy notes (ground clove, nutmeg, a touch of vanilla and white pepper), a fragrant floral bouquet (dried chamomile, fresh lime blossom, apple blossom), as well as a fruity substance, concentrated, but fresh and juicy (yellow peach, fresh apricot, ripe lemon, green apple, lime), with a delicate touch of dried herbs (hay, oregano, tea leaf) and candied lemon and a smoky touch of flint in the background. On the palate, the wine expresses the sweetness and tanginess of candied yellow lemon, the tangy fruity notes of fresh green apple, fresh lime, fresh pineapple, white peach, as well as a floral bouquet (apple blossom, acacia), slightly herbaceous (peppermint, oregano) and the integrated spicy notes (a touch of vanilla, cloves and nutmeg). There is also a subtle mineral note and the smokiness of gunflint in the background. The finish is persistent, unctuous, spicy, but tangy and fresh at the same time. Beautiful structure and complexity.