Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Le Clos – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

Overview / 2016

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France
Burgundy

Situated between the winery building and Fuissé’s old church, the Le Clos parcel is 1.65 acres, and one of few parcels to enjoy an exposure to the east. Half of its vines are 20 years old, while the other half are at least 40 years of age. They grow on a thin topsoil covering limestone and shale. The wine is fermented in oak barrels and sees significant barrel maturation, a part of it on the lees.

Tasting Note

This is a powerful yet elegant wine that offers refined flavors of fresh almonds, apricots, yellow fruits and minerals. Overall it is vivacious and balanced, with an exceptional, intense finish.

Technical Data

APPELLATION: Poully-Fuissé

Unique Selling Points

Refined potency will allow wine to age many years
Old vines aged 20 and over 40 years old
Tête de Cru and Cuvée Hors-Classe are precursors to new classification (Premier Cru) sites within appellation currently under consideration by INAO

Clément Robinet – Domaine Ferret Technical Director

Vineyard Details

Le Clos

The east-facing parcel of vines known as Le Clos is a monopole on .69 hectares of land that runs between the Domaine Ferret property and the village church, abutting the property's house. Half the vines are about 20 years old and the other half are at least 40. The soil is derived from alluvial deposits and consists of deep silt and clay with a subsoil streaked with limestone and limestone marl.

About the Grape

Chardonnay

Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.