La Soufrandière (Bret Bros.) Pouilly-Vinzelles Cuvée ZEN ‘23

This Pouilly-Vinzelles from the Bret Brothers radiates a bright, straw-yellow hue. The aromatic profile is intense and mineral-driven, leaping from the glass with scents of lemon curd, acacia blossom, and a pronounced stony, chalky character. The palate is electric and focused, defined by a racy acidity that carries pure, intense flavors of citrus and green pear. Its texture is sleek and linear, leading to a long, salivating finish that echoes with wet stone. From a vineyard with limestone and clay soils, it is vinified with minimal intervention to let the terroir speak with breathtaking clarity. Earning 93 points for its razor-sharp precision, it is a sublime match for oysters, ceviche, or poached white fish.