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    Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly-Fuissé

    2018
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    History

    Situated in the heart of the Bourgogne Golden Triangle (Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault), Chartron et Trébuchet is now recognised for the very high quality of its white wines, which include five Grand Crus, and is held in high regard by connoisseurs as the creator of the greatest Puligny-Montrachets, symbolic of the company.

    Pouilly-Fuissé

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    Located in the south of the Maconnais, the vineyardsof Pouilly-Fuissé occupy the slopes and the base of the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson. They span over four villages: Solutré-Pouilly Fuissé, Vergisson and Chaintré.

    Soil

    Stony boulders and a soil of clay and limestone from the Jurassic era.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery. The fermentation takes place in stainlesssteel tanks thermo-regulated at 16°C. The wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels used between 1 and 4 times, with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Pouilly-Fuissé

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Pale gold with green highlights.

    Nose

    Elegant nose with mineral (flint) and citrus (lemon, grapefruit) notes.

    Palate

    The aromatic finesse finds its complexity with notes of roasted peanuts. The palate is rich and tense with a minerality that dominates the finish.

    Recommendations

    Perfect with noble seafood (gambas, lobsters, crayfish...) but also with foie gras and white meats with a creamy sauce (veal or poultry). Sushi pairs perfectly with its minerality. Ideal with Goat cheese.

    Serving

    11-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 4 years.

    2018

    Exceptional Climatic Conditions for Outstanding Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Mâconnais benefited from exceptional climatic conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter, spring was marked by generous rainfall recharging the soil's water reserves. About 178 mm of rain fell in the Mâcon region between April and June.

    The summer was then hot and dry, with an average temperature of 23.3°C in Mâcon in August and only 482 hours of sunshine, 22% less than normal. However, the water reserves accumulated in spring prevented any water stress for the vines. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the white grapes, essential for Mâconnais wines.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Mâconnais white wines are distinguished by their exceptional aromatic complexity, with explosive notes of white fruits and citrus. They combine great concentration on the palate, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Mâconnais wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension. An excellent aging potential.


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