Bret Brothers Pouilly-Fuisse 1Er Cru Climat Les Reisses Chardonnay

Description

The 2024 Bret Brothers Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Reisses" represents a significant shift in style for this cuvée. After several years of solar, high-ripeness vintages, the 2024 growing season in the Mâconnais was a return to "classic" Burgundy—often described by winemakers as a "throwback vintage."

1. The 2024 Vintage Character

Unlike the heatwaves of 2020 or 2022, the 2024 season was defined by a cooler, damper spring and a late, temperate summer.

• The Profile: With significantly higher acidity and lower alcohol 12.5% compared to previous years.

• "The Year of the Sorting Table": Yields were tiny across the region due to strict selection. The Bret Brothers' commitment to biodynamics was put to the test, resulting in a wine that is "purer" and more "vertical" than the opulent 2023.

• Vibe: Electric, chiseled, and crystalline.

2. Specifics of "Les Reisses" in 2024

While this wine is typically known for its "Meursault-like" power, the 2024 expression leans more toward Chablis-esque minerality.

• The Nose: Instead of the typical ripe apricot and honey, the 2024 features white blossoms, green apple, and a sharp, flinty "wet stone" aroma.

• The Palate: It remains structured due to the old vines, but the citrus notes are more lemon-pith and lime than orange. The saline finish—a hallmark of the Les Reisses limestone—is much more pronounced this year.

Aging Potential : High. The high acidity of 2024 acts as a natural preservative. While approachable in 2026, it will likely peak between 2028 and 2034.

Production : Very limited. Due to the challenging season, quantities of the 1er Cru "Les Reisses" are lower than the 2023 vintage.

Winemaking : 100% Chardonnay, native yeast, aged in old oak to preserve the "high-tension" fruit of the year.

ABV: 12.5%Alc