Château Fuissé : Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Les Brûlés" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Brûlés" 2023

Tasting

Colour
The glass reveals a brilliant golden yellow hue, both limpid and luminous.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals scents of well-ripened fruit, jam and melted sugar, subtly enhanced by delicate smoky and vanilla touches.

Palate
The attack shows lovely aromatic freshness before giving way to a dense, round and generous mid-palate. Flavours of acacia honey, toasted bread and hazelnut unfold harmoniously. The finish stretches on with power, richness and breadth.

Food and wine pairing
This cuvée pairs wonderfully with noble fish such as sole or turbot, poultry with cream and morels, or veal-based dishes. It will also enhance oysters, white truffle risotto or hard aged cheeses such as Comté.

Service and storage
To fully appreciate this Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Brûlés" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 12°C. This wine offers fine ageing potential and can be enjoyed until around 2031.

Other characteristics
This wine has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

The elegance and richness of a white wine from the Mâconnais by Château Fuissé

The estate
The modern history of Château Fuissé begins in 1862 with the acquisition of the estate by Claude Bulland. Located in the Mâconnais, south of Burgundy, this historic estate is today run by Antoine Vincent, representing the fifth generation of the family. The estate covers around forty hectares spread across numerous plots. Recognised for its major role in the creation of its appellation, the estate stands out for its sustainable approach to winegrowing and its constant commitment to precisely expressing the uniqueness of each terroir.

The vineyard
This wine comes from a monopole plot of 0.7 hectares within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, classified as Premier Cru since 2020. Nicknamed "Les Brûlés" due to its south-facing exposure, which gives it intense sunshine, this steep terroir rests on deep soils of marl and blue clay dating back to the Bathonian period. The vines, mostly planted in 1968 at high density, are cultivated by hand to preserve this site and ensure optimal grape quality.

The vintage
2023 stood out for its sunny and mild conditions in the southern part of the region, favouring excellent ripeness. Despite moderate mildew pressure and variable rainfall, August offered ideal sunshine. The harvest, carried out between the end of August and the beginning of September, yielded healthy, sun-drenched berries while maintaining a perfect balance without excess alcohol.

Winemaking and ageing
The making of Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Brûlés" 2023 begins with an entirely hand-picked harvest, allowing for a rigorous selection of the best berries. The harvest date is carefully chosen to favour freshness and balance rather than overripeness. The wine then undergoes partial ageing in new oak barrels, a method that gives it its characteristic structure as well as its subtly woody and vanilla notes, while respecting the mineral expression of the terroir.

Grape variety
This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay.