Château Fuissé : Pouilly-Fuissé Village "Les Combettes" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Pouilly-Fuissé Village "Les Combettes" 2024 from Château Fuissé

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a pale yellow hue, both limpid and radiant, enhanced by delicate greenish nuances.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet unveils a superb freshness, blending floral and mineral scents with indulgent aromas of butter and hazelnut, all elevated by subtle notes of exotic fruits.

Palate
From the very first sip, the texture proves both dense and full of vivacity. The palate offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, dominated by a highly elegant mineral and saline framework, accompanied by delicate floral flavours.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée will pair wonderfully with seafood such as langoustines or scallops, as well as with grilled or smoked fish. It will also go very well with summer salads or a platter of fresh goat's cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this wine, it is advisable to serve it at a temperature of 12°C. This white wine can be enjoyed now or kept in the cellar until around 2030.

The pure, mineral expression of a great Chardonnay from Pouilly-Fuissé

The estate

Located in the heart of Burgundy, in the Mâconnais, Château Fuissé is a true institution. While the origins of the building date back to the Middle Ages, the creation of the wine estate goes back to 1862, when it was acquired by the Vincent family. Today, Antoine Vincent, representing the fifth generation, is at the helm of the property. He perpetuates a family expertise across a vineyard of around forty hectares. The wines released under this prestigious label are recognised worldwide for their exceptional quality and their ability to faithfully convey the richness of the local terroirs.

The vineyard

The Combettes plot, covering 1.33 hectares, lies at the far southern end of the village's combe, within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. This singular terroir enjoys a north-east exposure and stands out thanks to an extremely stony soil offering excellent natural drainage. Composed of 80% Bajocian limestone, it lends the wine all its lightness, finesse and minerality. The vines are planted at a density of 9,000 plants per hectare, for an average yield of 50 hl/ha, and are trained using single Guyot pruning with arched canes.

Winemaking and aging

The process begins with hand harvesting, followed by the transport of whole clusters to the press. Pneumatic pressing is very gentle, preceding settling after decantation. Fermentation is triggered by indigenous yeasts directly in oak barrels aged three to five years. The wine then benefits from ageing on the lees with bâtonnage, imparting a discreet oak character that supports the minerality without ever masking it. Malolactic fermentation is generally carried out. Before bottling, bentonite fining and light filtration may be performed, followed by a period of rest in stainless steel tanks.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay