Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Clos Reyssié"

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 "Clos Reyssié" covers 21.50 acres and is located in the commune of Chaintré, the southernmost village in the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation.
The vines are planted on a magnificent east-facing slope at an altitude of between 230 and 250 metres.

Tasting

Fine, delectable nose featuring notes of white flowers and citrus fruit combined with a touch of honey. This is a very flattering wine on the palate, round and generous, yet balanced by pleasing freshness.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with finely prepared fish and seafood, or with grilled or stewed white meats and poultry.
Recipe suggestion: fish tajine with vegetables

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: Handpicking
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.