Four Nations (Futsu-Shu Housui) is a mellow Honjozo that is great for everyday drinking
It is austere and feels naked
This lovely Chardonnay's aromas are like someone left a plate of fresh-baked lemon shortbread cookies—with toasted pecans—out for Santa Claus
the killer frost from 2017 barely touched the vines
then adds hints of star anise and black cherries
2024 Verget Pouilly-Fuisse Terroir de Pouilly Les Combes Vieilles Vignes Pierre Girardin Four Nations (Futsu-Shu Housui) isThe 2024 Pouilly Fuiss Les Combes Vieilles Vignes is the king of the cellar chez Verget this year, and a wine that really transcends the vintage. Offering up notes of white flowers, peach, toasted nuts and spices, framed by a classy touch of reduction, it's medium to full bodied, deep and complete, with a multidimensional mid palate and a long, penetrating finish. As is often the case, this parcel was picked in three successive passages (or "tris"),