2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay-limestone soil containing stones
Sites Fuissé, Solutré, Vergisson and Pouilly
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 500-litre French oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Following Manual Harvest And Sorting In The Vineyard And Winery
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details After light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in 500-litre French-oak barrels, 10% new, with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. Maturation lasts 10 months on fine lees without stirring. One month before bottling, the barrels are assembled in stainless steel; the wine is then racked, lightly fined and filtered, with bottling scheduled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Fruity and floral; fresh, mineral, generous and dynamic
Food Pairing Aperitif; cold meats; cheeses; shellfish
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay-limestone soil containing stones
Sites Fuissé, Solutré, Vergisson and Pouilly
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 500-litre French oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Following Manual Harvest And Sorting In The Vineyard And Winery
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details After light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in 500-litre French-oak barrels, 10% new, with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. Maturation lasts 10 months on fine lees without stirring. One month before bottling, the barrels are assembled in stainless steel; the wine is then racked, lightly fined and filtered, with bottling scheduled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Fruity and floral; fresh, mineral, generous and dynamic
Food Pairing Aperitif; cold meats; cheeses; shellfish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Limestone-rich, Stony soil
Sites Vergisson, Solutré-Pouilly and Fuissé
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Extraction Using A Pneumatic Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 500
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details After pneumatic pressing, the juice settles overnight in a chilled vat. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations then occur in 500-litre oak barrels, 10% new, with vineyard- and cellar-derived yeasts and bacteria. Lees maturation lasts 10 months. The barrels are assembled in stainless steel, followed by racking, fining and light filtration; bottling follows approximately one or two months in vat and is scheduled according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Generous fruit, mineral notes and freshness
Food Pairing Aperitif; cold meats; cheese board; shellfish
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