Terroir
The Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes comes from old vines, grown on clay-limestone soils typical of the Mâconnais. These plots benefit from an optimal exposure, allowing the grapes to ripen in the best conditions. The terroir of Pouilly-Fuissé is known for its ability to offer rich wines, while preserving a beautiful freshness and distinctive minerality.
Harvest
The grape harvest is done by hand, with a selective sorting of the bunches to keep only the best berries.
Winemaking
The fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, in order to bring complexity and depth to the wine. Aging lasts 12 months on fine lees, allowing the Pouilly-Fuissé to develop subtle aromas while maintaining a beautiful freshness and silky texture.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Tasting
The Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes reveals a bright golden yellow color. The nose, elegant and complex, offers aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as peach and pear, accompanied by delicate notes of vanilla and fresh butter. On the palate, the attack is ample and round, revealing a beautiful minerality supported by persistent freshness. This Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes can be enjoyed within 6 to 7 years, an ideal period to appreciate its richness and balance while enjoying its freshness.
Food pairings
This Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes, rich and balanced, pairs perfectly with dishes such as a smoked salmon, avocado, and dill cream cheese bagel, a veal blanquette with mushrooms and new carrots, a shrimp curry with coconut milk and basmati rice, or even seasonal vegetable tempura with soy sauce and ginger.