2023 Chateau-Fuisse Bourgogne Blanc 750ml (Slight Label Stain)

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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.