About the Brand
Points of Distinction
- Domaine Ferret has long been a producer of top Pouilly-Fuissé cuvées.
- The first domaine after World War II in Pouilly-Fuissé to move from bulk wine production to bottling on the estate, for greater control of quality
- Vinifies each vineyard parcel separately, to highlight individual terroirs
- Owns 42.5 acres of vineyards on the appellation’s best sites
- Farms its vineyards sustainably
Situated in the heart of Fuissé, Domaine Ferret has long been a producer of top Pouilly-Fuissé cuvées. The estate was managed by the Ferret family from its founding in 1840 until it was purchased by Louis Jadot in 2008.
A Pouilly-Fuissé Pioneer
Domaine Ferret has played a key role in defining the quality of the region. It was the first domaine in Pouilly-Fuissé to begin bottling on the estate, shortly after the Second World War. Further, its long-standing focus on vinifying each parcel of vines separately has allowed for the identification of the top terroirs. The Domaine Ferret portfolio falls into three tiers: Classic, Têtes de Cru and Cuvée Hors-Classe. The Tête de Cru and Hors-Classe parcels that have been identified are a precursor to the stratification of the appellation system (which is currently under consideration by the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine). As in the Côte d’Or, the wines in each range reflect their particular terroir, and these top cuvées are produced only in great vintages.
Prime Vineyard Siting
Domaine Ferret’s estate vineyards are comprised of 44 acres throughout the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation; 35 of these are located in the amphitheater of hills surrounding the town of Fuissé and 9 are near the Roche de Vergisson, in the north of the appellation. These terroirs and the relatively low yields, allow the production of exceptional cuvées. The vineyards are managed sustainably with an aim toward an even more rigorous respect for environmental concerns.
