Domaine Eric Forest - Pouilly-Fuissé - Mise en Bouche - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Pouilly-Fuissé Mise en Bouche expresses the pure elegance of chardonnay, showcasing its perfect ripeness with vibrant freshness and delicate notes of honeysuckle and subtle oak. On the palate, it strikes a harmonious balance between natural acidity, body, and its refined aging, with a refreshing mineral and chalky profile. Surprisingly approachable now, it promises to evolve beautifully over the next 5 to 7 years, or even longer for true enthusiasts. Perfect alongside garlic-parsley chicken, tempura prawns, or a selection of goat cheeses. A standout choice, awarded 93/100 and a Top Pick from our tasting committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in 50kg crates, gentle, slow pressing of gravity-pressed bunches. Vinified with natural yeasts and aged on lees.

Color:

Intense, brilliant gold.

Nose:

Very pure, expressing a mature Chardonnay, finely oaked with a floral touch of honeysuckle.

Palate:

The initial impression is clean, with a fine balance between natural acidity and controlled ageing. Delicate, mineral, chalky juice.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Chicken breasts with parsley, prawn tempura, mature goat's cheeses from the Mâcon region.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Awarded 2 stars by the prestigious Guide RVF, Eric Forest has truly reached the pinnacle of winemaking. Constantly striving for perfection, this talented winemaker has secured his place among the finest names in Burgundy, crafting exclusively white wines of rare depth and complexity, with a pronounced mineral quality enhanced by precise aging techniques. 

With old vines farmed biodynamically and grapes harvested at optimal ripeness, this domaine leaves a lasting impression. There’s a touch of genius in this instinctive and meticulous vigneron, who stands out as one of the most consistent and gifted of his generation!