2015 Pouilly-Fumé AOC Clos du Château Paladi, Loire, France

Cool, polished, fine herbaceous and still somewhat yeasty nose with restrained yellow and green fruity aromas, some elderflower, bell pepper, hint of fennel and clear minerality. Ripe, slightly melty and warm, delicately nutty and clearly yeasty fruit, vegetal and floral notes on the palate, very fine acidity, tannic tannins, good substance and persistence, still undeveloped, certain depth, tart minerality, crushed pepper, green gooseberry, very good Finish, again with nutty, yeasty aromas and noticeable flint. It will mature very well.

Best to drink: 2018-2023+. What our ratings mean