Maison Valette, 'El Pourtant' Viré-Clessé NV Spain A dark-fruited bundle of joy

A dark-fruited bundle of joy

the fruit ranges from pears through to yellow peaches

Grape: Chardonnay

The Solessence range aims at accessibility and drinkability - no problems here as far as those are concerned

Chenin Blanc from some enviably placed vines in Anjou with a couple of 'half decent' vignerons operating out of the neighbouring plots

Maison Valette, 'El Pourtant' Viré-Clessé NV Spain A dark-fruited bundle of joyPlace: 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