The appellation " Pouilly-Fuissé " was created by a decree of September, 1936. The vineyard recovers the slopes of the famous rocks of Solutré ( prehistoric site) and Vergisson, dominating Mâcon and the plain of Bresse. Burgundy grew famous for its wines under the rule of the Dukes of Burgundy who appreciated the wines made on the vineyards of the monasteries attached to the Abbey of Cluny, not far from Macon.
Clay-limestone soils which bring out the fullest expression of the Chardonnay grape. Different vineyards allow for a complexity in this wine with dominant clay hillsides giving richness and stonier vineyards on the plateaux giving a fresher style.
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Winemaking
Fermentation at low temperature preserves the aromas followed by ageing on fine lees with gentle, regular lees-stirring ; the objective being to bring complexity and depth to the taste without unbalancing the ensemble.
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Nose
A floral bouquet with ripe apple and citrus fruit flavors.
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Palate
A rich, silky mouth feel and a hint of almonds on a long smooth finish.
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