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Pouilly-Fuissé 1ST cru
Vers Cras

The tension of chalky soils

POUILLY-FUISSÉ-1ER-CRU-VERS-CRAS
grape variety

Chardonnay

location

In the municipality of Solutré-Pouilly, place called Vers Cras

TYPE of soil

Thin limestone and stony soil on chalky limestone

AGES of vineyard

Plots planted in 1950 and 1987

VINIFICATION

Manual harvesting, natural yeast winemaking, wine without any fining or filtration

ageing

In 600-litre barrels for 12 months on lees, followed by 12 months in stainless steel tanks

tasting

A fine wine, very straight and mineral, on notes of white fruits

preservation

To be enjoyed in 2 years and for 10 years.