Pouilly-Fuissé Hors-Classe Les Ménétrières 2024
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France / Burgundy
Located at the exit of the village of Fuissé, behind the Mont Pouilly in the middle of the slope, this vineyard covers 80 "ares" and is East oriented. The vineyard has been renewed three times from 1974 to 1999. The second time was in 1989, on the 200th anniversary of the French revolution.
Harvest Note
The vintage was challenging due to excessive rainfall through most of the growing season, and the inevitable poor flowering and fungal pressures which resulted. High temperatures contributed to the tropical ambiance, which only began to moderate in the final weeks before harvest, which occurred between September 12 - 23.
Tasting Note
With a well-anchored Mâconnaise footprint, and a dense material, the Ménétrières are a perfect Fuisséenne illustration. After a light aeration floral aromas and lemon balm emerge over a long and sappy finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru
PH: 3.23
ACIDITY: 3.91 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 8 months in barrel followed by 4 months in stainless steel
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
Unique Selling Points
- Focused expression of a unique & significant small terroir
- Symbol of Domaine Ferret's historic significance and modern excellence
- This is a white wine which is enjoyable upon release yet will age for years
- The result of sensitive, hands-on viticulture as well as precise vinification
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.
