David Fagot Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru 2021

Region/Classification: France / Burgundy / Pouilly-Fuissé

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol Content: 13%

Capacity: 750ml

Recommended Serving Temperature: 8-11°C

Tasting Notes: The bouquet offers refreshing notes of lemon, orange and grapefruit, followed by white floral aromas. overall impression is fruity and refreshing. On the palate, balanced acidity mirrors the fruit-forward character, with a lingering finish showcasing grapefruit zest notes. Most notably, the wine exhibits exceptional roundness—attributed to the winemaker's deliberate two-month oak ageing—accompanied by subtle mineral undertones.

【Pouilly-Fuissé. A Chardonnay that truly showcases its fruit character】

When discussing Chardonnay white wines, one inevitably thinks of the renowned villages and vineyards of France's Bourgogne region. These include Chablis in the north, celebrated for its mineral notes, then moving south to the esteemed Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet. The Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in these areas produce many exceptional wines, though they come with a hefty price tag. For under $200, consider the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, situated west of the city of Mâcon, which also specialises in Chardonnay. Pouilly-Fuissé is an AOC designation, though geographically it encompasses the villages of Pouilly and Fuissé, with Chaintré and Vergisson also included within this appellation. Unlike the prestigious regions mentioned earlier, however, Pouilly-Fuissé does not participate in the classification system and thus lacks Premier Cru or Grand Cru vineyards. The profile of Pouilly-Fuissé. Benefiting from ample sunshine and excellent ripening conditions, the grapes yield rich fruitiness. The soil imparts mineral notes, while smoky and nutty flavours derive from oak ageing. Over the past two decades, numerous wines of remarkable aromatic complexity and ageing potential have emerged, particularly those crafted from older vines, whose quality rivals the finest offerings from other Burgundy appellations.