Domaine Moreux-Corty, Corty Artisan La Loge aux Moines, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France 2019

This is the flagship wine from a domaine whose history stretches back to the 17th century and which is being revitalised by the current (14th) generation of owners, brothers Arnaud and Julien. These are serious wines, an incredible expression of Pouilly-Fumé. The 4.5ha south-facing parcel of vines that make La Loge aux Moines (The Monks' Lodge) is planted on Kimmeridgian marl with a very high proportion of active limestone. Wines from this plot are characterised by great precision, minerality and structure. It's an austere style, with faintly smoky, herby aromas that hint at great concentration beneath. A delicious expression of Pouilly-Fumé, made with great finesse.

This 2019 from the south-facing La Loge aux Moines parcel is delectably appealing on first nose, showing golden flecks of nectarine, wildflower honey and acacia. It’s open and approachable, with a few years of bottle age under its belt. There’s great weight of preserved lemon and grapefruit in the mouth, with a touch of almond and buckwheat. It sits comfortably in a balance between concentration of fruit and mineral freshness.