Pouilly Fuissé 2018

From vines aged 45 to 75 years, this Pouilly-Fuissé perfectly expresses Philippe Valette's vision.

Managed biodynamically, the vineyard is cultivated with minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself fully. Fermentations are carried out using indigenous yeasts, followed by a long aging of about thirty months in old barrels, without seeking a woody effect.

The nose reveals notes of yellow apple, mirabelle plum, candied lemon, quince, and honeysuckle. On the palate, the texture is ample and deep, immediately balanced by a chalky tension that extends the wine into a saline, zesty, and delicately bitter finish.

A great Burgundy Chardonnay, both generous, precise, and built for aging.

Domaine
Maison Valette

Vigneron
Philippe Valette

Cuvée
Pouilly-Fuissé

Millésime
2018

Appellation
Pouilly-Fuissé

Region
Mâconnais, Burgundy

Grape Variety
Chardonnay

Terroir
Old vines from 45 to 75 years old planted on clay-limestone soils.

Cultivation
Biodynamic agriculture, superficial soil work, natural grassing.

Aging
Approximately 30 months in old barrels, fermentations with indigenous yeasts.

Style
Ample and deep Chardonnay, supported by a chalky tension, a beautiful freshness, and a saline and zesty finish.