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Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cuvée
2021
$53.75
The Château de Fuissé, built in the heart of its eponymous village in the 16th century, has belonged to the Vincent family for 5 generations. Claude Bulland acquired the estate in 1862 for the production of wine, then in 1922, Jacques Vincent-Bulland became one of the co-founders of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Each generation has set its own milestone, which today ensures international recognition of the quality of Château Fuissé products. In 1948, it was Marcel Vincent's turn to...
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This wine is a blend of around twenty “Climats” (around 40 plots): the development and composition of POUILLY-FUISSE Château-Fuissé “Tête de Cuvée” is based on the taste and structural complementarity of the different terroirs of Pouilly- Fuissé and reflects the geological diversity of the appellation.
The vinification, in oak barrels (60%) and in vats (40%), is chosen according to the character of each plot. The clay-limestone soils give the wines a distinctive character, balanced both mineral and complex.
A high-ranking nectar! Simply ! Almonds, hazelnuts, white flowers, a buttery, creamy and mineral side ... What complexity and what a palette of flavors !!! It is superbly done and with such precision. At the price of a village appellation, you will find a bottle worthy of a Grand Cru! Treat yourself with Sweetbread, Salmon Tartare and Scallops
Discreet wood sets off ripe yet cool aromas of citrus confit, floral nuances and crushed fennel. The rich, concentrated and relatively powerful medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a balanced, clean and youthfully austere finale that is shaped by bright lemon-tinged acidity.
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