The 2012 Pouilly-Fuisse, which is vinified with 8 to 9% new oak, has a pleasant grass clipping-scented bouquet, crisp and focused. The palate is well-balanced with a pleasing citrus lemon entry. It is not a complex Pouilly-Fuisse, but it is clean and pure with a dash of ginger enlivening the finish. Drink now-2016. Although I tasted the wines of this Burgundy grand maison in London, I spent a morning with winemaker Philippe Prost to go through at least part of their large portfolio to get an insight into Bouchard Pere & Fils. Ever since Michel Bouchard established the house in 1731, it has been a permanent fixture in Burgundy, surviving seizure by the State after the Revolution, phylloxera, two World Wars and periods when the world simply was uninterested in Burgundy. Today they own 130 hectares of vines, more than any Bordeaux chateau, including 12 grand crus and 74 premier crus. Importer: Henriot Inc. and John E. Fells in the UK.

Vibrant, with lemon, apple and mineral flavors defined by a linear profile. Shows a touch of heat in the balance, but this should settle down in the next year or so. Drink now through 2020. 1,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Pouilly-Fuissé Select to Add