Maison Valette, 'El Pourtant' Viré-Clessé NV Spain Fruit from a single plot

Fruit from a single plot between Arbois and Château-Chalon

The fruit is very much yellow leaning and plush but with a real freshness running throughout

Had a tonne of that bruised apple acidity

the fruit ranges from pears through to yellow peaches

alongside white florals

Maison Valette, 'El Pourtant' Viré-Clessé NV Spain Fruit from a single plotPlace: Burgundy, France Grape: Chardonnay Vibe: Natural, buttery As per the new Valette way, this is a blend of vintages: 18, 20, 22 and 23. The aim here is to keep things stylistically aligned despite vintages not playing fair, and mission accomplished. This might be the most bombastic of the range. Buttery and almost bruised fruit, with that signature nutty, saline thing going on too. Tense and textured in equal measure. A wine this compelling