Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Aux Quarts"
Situation
Mâconnais
Level
AOC Premier Cru
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Located in southern Burgundy, in the Mâconnais region, the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation stretches over the villages of Fuissé, Solutré, Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré.
In 2020, following a long process of characterisation of the historic 'lieux dits', the appellation obtained the classification of a certain number of its Climats as Premier Cru.
Premier Cru "Aux Quarts" is located in the commune of Chaintré. Its location on a gentle slope at the top of the hillside, at an altitude of 270 metres, combined with its east-facing exposure, gives this wine a special elegance.
Tasting
The bouquet reveals delicate notes of white flowers and citrus fruit with a touch of honey. Round and generous on the palate, it is balanced by a lovely freshness that gives it great elegance.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with finely prepared fish and seafood, or with grilled or stewed white meats and poultry.
Recipe suggestion: crayfish risotto
Serving and keeping
Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Shallow calcareous clay soil, considerable clay but pebbly
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: In oak barrels (20% new barrels)
Ageing
Ageing: On fine lees in oak barrels (20% new barrels) for about 10 months. Finished aging in stainless steel vats.