Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru

The Vine

Wine tips

Description

Pouilly-Fuissé is the name of a village in the Mâconnais producing highly distinctive white wines. The unique 'terroir' of this vineyard is composed of limestone and heavy clay soils. Since 2020, the French government has validated the decision of the INAO to recognize the classification of 22 climates of Pouilly-Fuissé as 1er Cru. Our Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru is a blend of several selected plots.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation
Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing
8 to 10 months, 10 to 15% in new oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel vats
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note
Our Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022 has a brilliant pale gold color. Its intense and complex nose reveals notes of acacia, lime blossom, vanilla as well as apricot. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with hints of apricot, vanilla, fresh hazelnut and honey. Nice length on the palate.
Food Pairing
Shellfish - skate - charcuterie - reblochon cheese

Press review

Press review

Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022 - Bill Nanson Burgundy Report - December 2023
An assembly of 'a few 1ers...'
Higher-toned yellow citrus notes, growing quite floral. Broad, incisive - great stature in the mouth - super texture - intense and young finishing - keep this a while too - also 1-2 years - but here are clean, sweeping delicious flavours.
Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022 - James Suckling - 94/100
Brimming with white peach, sliced pear and honeysuckle aromas, this is an excellent introduction the new appellation Pouily-Fuisse 1er cru (from 2020). Generous and creamy on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate. I love the long, very elegant finish, where biscuity character, bright acidity and chalky minerality are interwoven. A cuvee of wines from two 1er cru sites with a mix of clay and limestone soils. Drink or hold. (Stuart Pigott, June 2024)
Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022 - Wine Spectator - 91/100
Although open and creamy, this balanced white also exhibits spicy peach, apple and honey flavors, ending with notes of Marcona almond and
spices. Drink now through 2027. (USA, April 2022)