100% Chardonnay.
Colour: Medium gold with green tints, brilliant and limpid.
Bouquet: Elegant, fairly discreet, very mineral with floral and vegetal touches enhanced by a hint of honey.
Palate: A fine, straightforward wine, very smooth. Aromas of citrus fruit and pear, followed by hints of hazelnut and toasted almond on the finish.
A perfect accompaniment to shellfish, quenelles, fish, frogs' legs, white meats in a cream sauce, small fried dishes, poached poultry and sweetbreads.
Serve at a temperature of 12 to 14 °C. (54-57°F.).
It will keep for 3 to 8 years in good conditions.
The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais vineyards. Covering 761 hectares, it includes the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré.
As soon as the topography steepens, to the south of Mâcon, around the rocks of Vergisson and Solutré, the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards completely cover the steep slopes of the small, steep cirques. On banks of entrobic limestone, it occupies the slopes and foot of the rocks on stony scree and Jurassic clay-limestone soils. Note the clay soils on a granitic base in the westernmost part of the appellation.
Exposure East, South-East / Altitude 200 m to 350 m.
The grapes are gently pressed to extract the highest quality juice possible. The resulting must is placed in temperature-controlled vats for settling (12 to 24 hours). This settling operation is crucial in our quest for aromatic purity. The must is then racked and placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16-18°C) for alcoholic fermentation. Ageing in stainless steel vats on lees (80%) and in oak barrels (20%) for 8 to 10 months.
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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