Presentation
It was in 2005 that Marcel Couturier harvested his first vintage.
Over the years, he gradually expanded his estate. Today, the Domaine, located in Fuissé, encompasses all the appellations of the southern Mâconnais, including Pouilly-Loché the smallest communal appellation in southern Burgundy with a total surface area of 32 hectares.
Deeply connected to nature and a strong advocate for biodiversity, the estate naturally turned to organic farming with the arrival of Auxence in 2018, followed by the adoption of biodynamic practices in 2019.
Location
Nestled in the heart of the village of Loché, this remarkable parcel of Pouilly-Loché—planted approximately 80 years ago—flourishes from old massal selections. The soil is clay and limestone based, and the parcel takes its name from the cadastral lieu-dit “Le Bourg.”
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil with deep historical roots.
In the vineyard
Guyot-Poussard pruning, traditional Mâconnaise arched cane training, precise bud removal, hoeing, shoot positioning, tying, and trimming. Compost is produced on the estate using local bovine and equine manure, grape marc from the winery, and biodynamic preparations.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-picked at full ripeness to preserve aromatic complexity and integrity.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pneumatic pressing is followed by a two-step static settling before the must is transferred into French oak barrels. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in barrel and often finish in the spring following harvest.
Ageing
Bottling usually takes place in August, after a minimum of 11 months of barrel ageing. Sulphur levels are carefully monitored to comply with DEMETER standards (>90), typically ranging between 60 and 80 mg/L total SO₂.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 80 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
With its brilliant golden hue—a hallmark of fine wines—this Pouilly-Loché captivates with its enticing aromas of lemon and passion fruit, lifted by floral nuances. The palate is equally expressive, with lingering fruit-forward sapidity, offering a pleasing sense of roundness and balance that carries through to a fresh, elegant finish.
Visual appearance
Bright, radiant golden robe.
At nose
Citrus (lemon), passion fruit, floral overtones.
On the palate
Fruit-driven and persistent, with a smooth texture and a perfect balance between richness and freshness.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with a pan-seared zander fillet, served with lemon beurre blanc and crisp seasonal vegetables. Its structure and liveliness also elevate aged goat cheese or a leek and Comté quiche, complementing creamy textures and delicate flavours.
