Domaine de Fussiacus Pouilly-Fuisse
VINES
Grape variety used is Chardonnay. Average return is around 40 hl/hectare.
VINIFICATION
Done is the traditional Burgundy style, with entirely manual grape harvesting and
pneumatic pressing techniques. Elevage is done in oak barrels.
Yeasts are naturally occurring to maximise the flavours of the terroir.
TASTING
An open bouquet, fruity wine. Fairly enticing, with hints of vanilla. Dominant
on the palate, revealing the mineral origins of its terroir. Unctuous and
nicely rounded. Generally nicely structured. A rich,
savoury wine.
ENJOYMENT
Great with foe gras, langoustine, perch and monkfish. Try with poularde de
Bresse à la crème.TERROIR
The FUISSÉ region, 250-300 metres
above sea level.
Soil is argilo-calcareous.
Produced in the traditional Burgundy style, with entirely manual grape harvesting and
pneumatic pressing techniques. Elevage is done in thermo-regulated wooden tun.
Yeasts are naturally occurring to maximise the flavours of the terroir.
