Pouilly-Fuissé Hors-Classe Les Ménétrières 2018
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France / Burgundy
Les Ménétrières is a 2 acre southeast-facing vineyard that borders the village of Fuissé. One third of the vines are 40 years old, one third are 20, and a third are 10 years old. The upper half of the vineyard is planted on shale, while the lower half is planted on pearly slabs. The soil is composed of alluvial deposits, a mix of deep silt and clay with few stones. The subsoil features streaks of limestone and limestone marls, while top layers are rich in stone-free limestone deposits and light marls. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, of which 20% are new, and is followed by a period of six months’ aging on fine lees.
93 Points
Wine Spectator Insider
2018 vintage
Unique Selling Points
- An ideal white wine for the cellar, this represents the potential of the appellation.
- 2021 was the smallest harvest ever recorded at the winery
- This wine is the result of constant vigilance and work in the vines
- This is a product of numerous detailed and judicious decisions made in the cellar
“Wine is the most beautiful and noble form of expression.”
Audrey Braccini, Winemaker
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.
