Presentation
Created in 1993 by Alain Normand, the estate has significantly expanded with the arrival of Sylvaine Normand in 2010, reaching 35 hectares today, located in Solutré, Chaintré, and La Roche-Vineuse. The whites, 100% Chardonnay, are vinified in stainless steel tanks and partially aged in barrels, offering balanced wines with notes of white fruits and acacia flowers, with sharp minerality. The reds, made from Gamay, are vinified in traditional maceration, giving round and fruity wines. The estate's uniqueness: Rigorous soil work, without herbicides, and sustainable agriculture, preserving biodiversity.
Location
Located in the commune of Solutré, with a northern exposure.
Terroir
Jurassic-era clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
No anti-germinating herbicides used; treatments are sustainable and reasoned.
Winemaking
Pressing: Whole-cluster pneumatic pressing
Fermentation: Long fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Vinification: Aged on fine lees
Ageing
Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Visual Appearance: Brilliant golden robe
At Nose: Refined aromas of white fruits and citrus, floral notes, and fresh butter, with subtle hints of oak
On the Palate: Delicate yet powerful, with precise and clean flavors. Well-integrated oak supports a structured, rich, and full-bodied wine, finishing with mineral and citrus notes. Concentrated, ambitious, and well-balanced, this Pouilly-Fuissé has excellent ageing potential.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with shellfish: prawns, lobster, and spiny lobster.