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About the Wine
The 2023 Château de Fuissé Bourgogne Blanc is a pure and expressive Chardonnay sourced from the vineyard Aux Drus, located in the village of Chasselas near the border of Beaujolais. The granite-based soils and northern exposure give this wine its signature freshness and precision.
The vineyard, replanted in 2009, lies on a steep 30% slope that benefits from cool breezes and late budburst, ensuring slow ripening and exceptional aromatic intensity. Its proximity to Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé contributes to the refined character that defines this Bourgogne Blanc.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed using pneumatic presses with gentle, progressive cycles. Fermentation begins naturally with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to preserve purity and terroir character.
The wine is matured on fine lees with periodic stirring (bâtonnage) to add roundness and texture. Most vintages undergo full malolactic fermentation to balance acidity. Final fining is done with natural bentonite clay before a light filtration and bottling under high-quality cork or technical closures.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright yellow with green reflections and excellent clarity.
Nose: Fresh citrus and white flowers, pure and intense.
Palate: Lively and rounded, showing lemon, green apple and mineral tones with fine structure and balance.
Finish: Fresh and elegant with persistence and finesse.
Best enjoyed within five years of vintage.
Specifications
Winery: Château de Fuissé
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc (Chasselas)
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Vineyard Area: 0.5 ha (“Aux Drus”)
Yield: 55 hl/ha
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Style: White – Fresh and Mineral
Sweetness: Dry
Maturation: Stainless steel on lees
Winemaker: Antoine Vincent
Ownership: Famille Vincent
Production: Approx. 3,500 bottles
Closure: Natural or technical cork
Serving Temperature: 11 °C
Food Pairing
Excellent as an aperitif or with oysters, crustaceans, goat cheese, quiche, or parsley ham.
