The star of the Mâcon appellations lies at the foot of the Solutré and Vergisson crags that rise into the sky like two immense bows of a ship. Pouilly-Fuissé (not to be confused with Pouilly Fumé which is a wine from the Loire) has become very famous throughout the world. Connoisseurs like its elegance and lively, silky texture.
T A S T I N G
TASTING NOTE: Delicate bouquet with fruit and floral notes. A very perfumed, silky and elegant wine. To be drunk preferably in its youth for its freshness.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING: Freshwater fish, shellfish, pâtés et terrines.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 12°C to 14°C
AGEING POTENTIAL: 3 to 5 years
K N O W - H O W
SUPPLIES: Purchases of musts and young wines are made through contracts with vine growers, who make a commitment to respecting Bouchard Père & Fils strict quality criteria. We pass on all our expertise so that the grapes selection conforms to our requirements.
MATURING: depending on the profile of the vintage, 8 to 9 months in French oak for 10% of the harvest, the rest in stainless stell vats.
V I N E Y A R D
GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay
SOIL OF THE APPELATION: Limestone and marls
TOTAL SURFACE OF THE APPELATION IN PRODUCTION:757 hectares
