Pouilly-Fuissé Cuvée Tradition 2023
Nez complexe, équilibré et structuré
Attaque vive et franche, bonne longueur en bouche.
| Vine location: | village of Vergisson. |
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| Type of soil: | Jurassic clay and limestone, stony. |
| Exposure: | 8 plots spreading over the village, due south, west, east. |
| Grape variety: | 100% Chardonnay. |
| Vine age: | 50 years old on average. |
| Training system: | small arcure ( bending of canes), 6 to 8 buds. Natural fertilizing, soil ploughing, yield control. Our vine-growing approach obeys 2 principles : – an environmentally-concerned agriculture. – a rational pest control. |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, slight crushing, pneumatic press, static settling. |
| Winemaking: | the fermentation is achieved in thermoregulated vats at around 18° C. |
| Characteristics: | light pale yellow colour ( white flower with exotic undertones). Mineral finishing aromas. In spite of its structure, it lingers with finesse and elegance. |
| Cellar storing: | 4 to 6 years depending on the strength of the vintage. |
| Food and wine match: | perfectly well-suited with steamed saltwater fish and freshwater fish cooked in butter sauce ; chicken roasted in lemon juice. Yet, you can also appreciate it on its own as an apéritif. Best when served between 12 and 13° C. |
