Château Fuissé : Pouilly-Fuissé Village "Tête de Cuvée" 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Pouilly-Fuissé Village "Tête de Cuvée" 2024 by Château Fuissé

Tasting

Appearance

Beautifully clear, this white wine reveals a pale lemon hue, bright and radiant, enhanced by delicate green highlights.

Nose

Highly complex, the bouquet opens with notes of fresh citrus such as lemon and grapefruit, intertwined with linden blossom. It then evolves towards aromas of honeysuckle and white peach, before revealing an elegant mineral thread enriched with buttery, brioche-like nuances, along with almond and hazelnut.

Palate

Generous and perfectly balanced, the palate offers a lovely textural density supported by mineral tension and refreshing acidity. The mouth reveals a harmonious buttery roundness, leading to a long and lingering finish with hints of peach, spices and minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This great white wine pairs beautifully with delicate fish such as trout with beurre blanc, shellfish in sauce like lobster or langoustine, as well as refined white meats, poultry or veal. It also enhances dishes based on fine vegetables such as asparagus or artichokes.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 11°C. With excellent ageing potential, it can evolve in the cellar until approximately 2034.

The elegance and precision of a white Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1862 by Claude Bulland, Château Fuissé is a true institution in Burgundy, located in the heart of the Mâconnais. This historic estate, whose foundations date back to the tenth century, oversees a 40-hectare vineyard. Today, the fifth generation, represented by Antoine Vincent as technical director and his sister Bénédicte Vincent, carries on this family legacy. Renowned worldwide, the property stands out for its rigorous plot-by-plot approach and its constant quest for the pure expression of terroirs, producing white wines of remarkable quality.

The vineyard

The grapes intended for this cuvée come from carefully selected plots within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, particularly on the south-east facing slopes of the Mont de Pouilly. The vineyard, cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture, thrives at altitudes ranging from 220 to 430 metres. The geological diversity is exceptional, with a predominance of clay-limestone soils and marls that give Chardonnay all its complexity and typicity.

The vintage

The 2024 year is characterised by cool climatic conditions, offering a classic and promising balance. This vintage stands out for its measured fruit maturity and beautiful mineral tension, thereby fostering the expression of great freshness.

Winemaking and ageing

The making of this wine is based on precision winemaking and a meticulous plot-by-plot approach. The ageing is divided to enhance the wine's profile: 60% of the blend matures in Burgundian oak barrels to bring complexity and a refined texture, while the remaining 40% ages in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit. Malolactic fermentation completes this balance.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).