Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru AB "La Maréchaude" 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "La Maréchaude" 2020 from Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance reveals a pale gold hue with light green highlights.

Nose

The bouquet is rich and complex, expressing floral fragrances accompanied by yellow fruit, citrus, and brioche notes.

Palate

The fleshy attack unfolds a generous substance marked by dense aromas of very ripe fruit and pastry notes. The structure impresses with its striking balance between power and minerality, while a beautiful freshness persists throughout the tasting. The mineral and chiseled finish lingers remarkably.

Food and wine pairings

This Pouilly-Fuissé enhances noble crustaceans such as lobster, spiny lobster, and king prawns. It pairs perfectly with noble fish, sole almondine, or cooked foie gras. White meats in cream sauce, particularly veal and poultry, are also excellent pairings. Goat cheeses and mild cheeses complement this wine harmoniously. Its aromatic power also allows it to accompany spicy exotic dishes like fish tagines or sweet and sour shrimp.

Service and storage

The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "La Maréchaude" 2020 is ideally served between 13 and 14°C. It can be enjoyed now to take advantage of its vibrant youth, but its structure also allows it to be cellared until around 2026, or even until around 2030 depending on storage conditions.

A powerful and mineral Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru from organic viticulture

The estate

Founded in 1945 in the village of Fuissé in the heart of the Mâconnais in Burgundy, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils was taken over in 1971 by Roger Cordier. Christophe Cordier, the founder's grandson, currently manages the estate and has led its remarkable expansion, growing from 12 to 35 hectares. The estate manages an exceptional mosaic of over 120 Chardonnay plots across 31.5 hectares spread over 9 Mâconnais villages. Since 2018, Christophe Cordier has applied organic and biodynamic viticulture principles, with Organic Agriculture and DEMETER certification obtained starting with the 2024 harvest. The estate distinguishes itself with its two gravity-fed, air-conditioned cellars and its internationally recognized quest for excellence.

The vineyard

The La Maréchaude Climat, officially recognized as a Premier Cru since November 2020, is located on the clay and limestone slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, at an altitude of 350 meters, with a south/south-west exposure. The very stony and deep soils consist of gray-blue marl from the Early Jurassic period. The clay, present in high proportions, allows for the production of wines with very great aromatic density, while the limestone confers harmony and minerality. This Pouilly-Fuissé terroir benefits from significant temperature variations allowing for a fine expression of Chardonnay.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest for the Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "La Maréchaude" 2020 is exclusively manual, plot by plot. Winemaking is carried out solely with indigenous yeasts. Aging takes place on the original lees in French oak barrels from high forests with a very fine grain and a house toast. Bottling is done gently by gravity, without fining and with very light filtration.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay