2006 Pouilly-Fumé, Triptyque, Domaine Alain Cailbourdin

"From the red flint south facing soils of Les Renardieres, just below Les Cocques and the village of St.Andelain comes this thoroughbred of a Pouilly-Fume, born of 70 year old vines and elevage in 25% new french 300 litre tonneaux. Immensely pure and detailed on the nose, with stony, crushed oyster shell fruit aromatics which are gently supported by a cushion of finest oak. The palate at this embryonic stage of its life swells with tension, a lovely weave of shellfish and citrus fruit, sublime ripeness and exquisite balance. Worth decanting beforehand. Bravo Alain!"
(David Berry Green-BBR Buyer)