Jules Desjourneys Pouilly-Loche 2020 750ml

Among the smallest appellations in Burgundy, Pouilly-Loché sits just east of Pouilly-Fuissé and produces Chardonnay with a lean, mineral edge. Jules Desjourneys, best known for its Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie, has built a reputation for whites crafted with the same unhurried approach: long aging and a late release. Grown in the warm, dry 2020 season, this Pouilly-Loché balances sun-ripened apple and quince with lemon, crushed stone and a light nutty note from élevage. The palate is textured but precise, with brisk acidity carrying the finish. A rare chance to taste this tiny appellation from a top grower, it is ready now and will hold for 5 years or so.