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
This Pouilly-Vinzelles parcel is planted in the village of Vinzelles, on east-facing slopes that receive full morning sun, an ideal exposure. The soil is clay-limestone, and the vines are, on average, 60 years old, contributing to the complexity and depth of the wine.
Terroir
Clay and limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Guyot-Poussard pruning, traditional Mâconnaise arched cane training, precise bud thinning, hoeing, shoot positioning, tying, and trimming. The estate produces its own compost using local bovine and equine manure, combined with grape marc and biodynamic preparations.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-harvested at full maturity to ensure optimal quality and expression.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pneumatic pressing is followed by a two-step static settling process. The must is then transferred into French oak barrels. Fermentations (alcoholic and malolactic) occur in oak and often conclude the following spring.
Ageing
Bottling typically takes place in August, after a minimum of 11 months of ageing. Sulphur levels comply with DEMETER standards (>90) and are generally between 60 and 80 mg/L total SO₂. This cuvée has been primarily vinified and aged in enamel-lined tanks to preserve purity and freshness.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This fine wine displays a limpid, brilliant golden-yellow colour. The nose is precise, refined, and fresh, full of elegance. Aromas of white-fleshed fruit, particularly vineyard peach, emerge beautifully. The palate opens full and balanced, with solid structure and tension that carry the wine to a long and expressive finish.
Visual appearance
Brilliant golden-yellow, clear and luminous.
At nose
Elegant notes of vineyard peach, fresh white fruit, and a touch of mineral tension.
On the palate
Full-bodied and structured, with fresh fruit flavours, balanced roundness, and a long, elegant finish.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted monkfish in sage butter, served with mashed sweet potatoes or a green asparagus risotto. Its roundness and freshness perfectly balance creamy textures and vegetal flavours, creating a refined and indulgent pairing.
