Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Le Clos 2018
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France
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.
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
“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.
