Pouilly-Fuissé 2015
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France / Burgundy
The Pouilly-Fuissé is a blend of the best vineyard parcels with 10- to 35-year-old vines from the Fuissé amphitheater, with soils mostly limestone and some clay. Each parcel was vinified separately to ensure the finest expression of the fruit. Half the wine was fermented in enameled tanks and half in two- to four-year-old oak barrels. The wine was aged for 10 months on the lees in French oak barrels, not new, from Tronçais, Vosges and Nevers stave wood.
Harvest Note
2015 saw an early harvest as the season started with hot conditions throughout the valley. The harvest began early in September and lasted through October. The grapes were allowed to reach full maturity, with the fruit containing good acidity and nice aromas. However, due to low water amounts, there were lower yields across the region.
Tasting Note
Initially, shows striking aromas of mangoes, papaya and apricots. The vivid attack on the palate is followed by an impression of creamy, supple freshness, with a prolonged finish, and distinct notes of aniseed.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Pouilly-Fuissé
PH: 3.31
ACIDITY: 3.73 g/l
ABV: 13.12%
AGING: 10 months on the lees in French oak barrels, not new.
Unique Selling Points
- Over 42.5 acres of estate vineyards are among Pouilly-Fuissé's finest terroirs; 32.5 located in the Fuissé amphitheater and 10 near the Roche de Vergisson.
- This area's clay and limestone soil is perfect for wines that are pure expressions of Chardonnay.
Clément Robinet – Domaine Ferret Technical Director
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.
