The 2023 Crayeres Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc leads with a restrained nose of white currants, bramble, green apple, preserved citrus and wax. In the mouth, the wine is floral, textural and detailed, with a chalky texture that drags out over the long finish. While the oak (fermented and matured in eight demi-muids from Voges and Allier forests) appears almost nonexistent at the beginning, its impact builds over the course of the palate (with a yogurt-curd character through the finish), suggesting that this wine will age really very well over the coming decade. Drink it whenever pleases you, but know that it will repay patience. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
92+ Points