J.-A. Ferret : Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2022

Tasting Characteristics and Advice for the Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2022 from J.-A. Ferret

Tasting

Appearance

The color reveals a clear, bright straw-yellow hue.

Nose

The nose opens with fresh notes of citrus and fresh almond, alongside floral and mineral nuances suggestive of struck flint.

Palate

The attack is lively and energetic, revealing a medium-bodied wine supported by high acidity. The palate offers appealing generosity brought by the clays, the delicacy of the granitic soils, and the saline structure of the limestone. Citrus and fresh almond aromas linger through a long, mouthwatering finish, balancing freshness with sun-kissed richness.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2022 pairs perfectly with crustaceans, shellfish, grilled or pan-seared fish, as well as white meats. It also matches well with fresh goat or cow’s milk cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

It is recommended to serve this Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2022 at a temperature between 11 and 12°C.

A Pouilly-Fuissé True to the Diversity of the Mâconnais Terroirs

The estate

Founded in 1840 by Jean-Antoine Ferret in Fuissé, Domaine J.-A. Ferret now farms 17 to 18 hectares of vines in the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, in the heart of Burgundy’s Mâconnais. Acquired by Maison Louis Jadot in 2008 and managed by Clément Robinet since 2023, the estate stands out for its pioneering heritage. In the 1950s, Jeanne Ferret was the first to bottle and market her wines directly, establishing parcel-by-parcel vinification. This artisanal approach allows the diversity of Chardonnay terroirs in Burgundy to be expressed with great finesse.

The vineyard

This Pouilly-Fuissé comes from a blend of small parcels located around the amphitheater of Fuissé. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, rest on a mosaic of terroirs: around one-third west-facing on granitic soils, schist, and rhyolitic tuffs, and two-thirds east-facing on Jurassic limestone, marls, and residual clays. This geo-pedological diversity gives the wine all its complexity.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage proved warmer than normal. After a dry winter and a light frost in April, May and June were particularly hot. A hailstorm hit Vergisson in late June, followed by a warm, dry July and August. Harvest began on August 22 and took place over ten days, producing grapes of precise ripeness, charming and well-balanced.

Vinification and aging

Parcels from the granitic soils of the Pouilly-Fuissé Village 2022 fermented in tanks, while those from marls and limestone fermented in barrels. Aging lasted about 18 months: 10 months in barrels or tanks, then 8 months in tanks to refine the structure. Bottling took place in February 2024.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay