Pouilly Fuisse, LeFlaive Esprit, "Le Clos Reyssier", Burgundy, FR, 2020

For the 2020 Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé "Le Clos Reyssier" (Burgundy, France), there is limited published criticism because it is a small-production, single-climat bottling. The principal professional review available is:

Producer tasting profile

Esprit Leflaive describes the wine as:

• Powerful and rich
• Fresh acidity provides elegance
• Lightly toasted finish
• Aged 12 months in oak (15% new) followed by 6 months in stainless steel
• From 0.12 ha of vines planted in 1950 in the Premier Cru climat Le Clos Reyssier (Chaintré).

Community rating

• Vivino: 4.3/5 based on approximately 220 ratings for the 2020 vintage, indicating strong consumer appreciation, although user scores are not directly comparable to professional critic ratings.

Summary

The consensus is that the 2020 is a rich, concentrated yet balanced Pouilly-Fuissé, showing:

• Honey and butterscotch
• Ripe peach and citrus
• Mineral/stone notes
• Toasted oak integrated with vibrant acidity
• Long, focused finish

With its concentration and acidity, it should continue to drink well through the remainder of the decade, with additional complexity likely to emerge over several more years.