Domaine J. A. Ferret 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Clos de Jeanne 1er Cru

The 2020 Clos de Jeanne Tête de Cru is a superbly expressive, terroir-driven Chardonnay—a seamless blend of vibrant citrus, stone fruit, leesy texture, and gentle oak spice. With its precise structure and refined complexity, it’s excellent now and promises graceful evolution over the next decade.

🏞️ Terroir & Winemaking

This single‑parcel Premier Cru hails from the east‑facing “Le Clos de Jeanne”, perched between the domaine house and the church in Fuissé, atop deep, silty‑clay soils over limestone and marl.
Vines average 35–50 years old on 0.69 ha. Fermentation and 10 months aging take place in oak (25% new, remainder 1–3 wines), followed by 9 months on fine lees in stainless steel 

🌡️ Vintage & Aging Potential

2020 experienced early uptake and warm spring–summer, punctuated by timely rains, yielding healthy and ripe grapes. It’s a wine designed for drinking from 2023 through at least 2034 .

👃 Aroma

The bouquet is beautifully focused, featuring citrus oil, pear, and stone fruit, accented by blanched almond, white tea, and delicate vanilla nuances from oak 

👄 Palate & Texture

• Body & Acidity: Medium-plus with vibrant acid structure, offering a fresh yet creamy mouthfeel balanced by the lees-aged mid-palate 

• Flavors: Crisp stone fruits, citrus zest, subtle nuttiness and caramel hints, underpinned by leesy texture and gentle spice (almond, nutmeg)

• Finish: Smooth, precise, and persistent with saline minerality and a nutty‑citrus aftertaste 

🌟 Critical Acclaim

• 91–93 pts from critics (Vinous, Wine Advocate, Tim Atkin MW), praised for its clarity, balance, and elegant tension 

• CellarTracker average scores ~90–91, noting lemon-verbena freshness and brioche richness 

🍽 Food Pairing

An elegant match for seafood (scallops, grilled fish), creamy poultry sauces, shellfish risotto, or creamy soft cheeses—Brie or young Comté—to complement its mineral‑citrus frame.

✅ Final Take

The 2020 Clos de Jeanne Tête de Cru is a superbly expressive, terroir-driven Chardonnay—a seamless blend of vibrant citrus, stone fruit, leesy texture, and gentle oak spice. With its precise structure and refined complexity, it’s excellent now and promises graceful evolution over the next decade.