Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" 2020 from Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance unveils a brilliant golden yellow color with green highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of white-fleshed fruit such as peach, accompanied by citrus and lemon zest. Floral nuances mingle with delicate touches of vanilla and toasted almond contributed by barrel aging.

Palate
On the palate, this wine expresses a remarkable balance between richness and freshness. The texture is generous and concentrated, supported by a chalky minerality characteristic of limestone soils. Lively acidity brings structure and vibrancy, while buttery and woody notes integrate with finesse. The finish extends elegantly with aromas of citrus and minerals.

Food and wine pairings
This Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" 2020 pairs perfectly with grilled fish, shellfish and seafood. It also goes very well with poultry in cream sauce, mushroom dishes such as risotto or soft cheeses from the Burgundy region.

Service and cellaring
This Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" 2020 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 11 and 13°C. Aerating for about thirty minutes allows the wine to reveal all its aromatic complexity. This wine can be appreciated now and will continue to evolve until around 2030.

The structure and finesse of a Burgundy Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1945 in the village of Fuissé, in the heart of the Mâconnais in Burgundy, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils now spans approximately 32 hectares distributed across more than 120 plots throughout nine villages. Under the direction of Christophe Cordier, the third generation at the helm of the estate, the property has risen to become one of the region's benchmarks. Since 2024, the entire vineyard has benefited from double organic AB and biodynamic Demeter certification, testifying to a deep commitment to environmentally friendly viticulture. The estate distinguishes itself with its Chardonnay wines that rival the greatest crus of the Côte d'Or.

The vineyard

The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" comes from plots located in the commune of Solutré-Pouilly, in the cadastral zones of Vignerais and Crays. The terroir consists of clay-limestone soils from the Jurassic period, with limestone beds interspersed with marl and a high limestone content in the deep layers. The vines benefit from a mainly south-east exposure and are planted on hillsides at a favorable altitude. The 30 to 40-year-old vines are managed using biodynamic agriculture, with practices including horse plowing and the application of biodynamic preparations.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was marked by early budburst in spring, followed by a period of heat and drought during the summer which induced temporary water stress. Fortunately, episodes of cool nights during the harvest period allowed the grapes to reach optimal maturity while preserving beautiful acidity. This combination gave rise to concentrated white wines, endowed with fine minerality and a lively acidic structure, promising for aging.

Winemaking and aging

The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "Au Vignerais" 2020 is vinified exclusively in 500-liter barrels, with 20 to 30% new wood. The estate uses air-conditioned gravity-fed cellars to work with precision and respect for the grape. Aging takes place on total lees in French oak barrels from high forests, with fine grain and a toast custom-made at the estate. Bottling is carried out by gravity, without fining and with minimal filtration in order to preserve the full character of the wine.

Grape

100% Chardonnay