Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé 2023 is a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Mâconnais region, where the grape develops a round, floral, and fresh style. The wine comes from the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, known for its distinct Chardonnay with more body and depth than many broader Mâcon wines. Thanks to 30-year-old vines, limestone soil with heavy clay, and stainless steel aging, this wine achieves its full structure, floral aroma, and long, refined finish.
Pouilly-Fuissé is located in the Mâconnais, the southern part of Burgundy where Chardonnay plays the absolute leading role.
• Location / Origin: Pouilly-Fuissé is the name of a village and appellation in the Mâconnais. This area is known for white Burgundy with roundness, ripe fruit, and a clear Chardonnay expression.
• Soil: The vines grow on limestone and heavy clay. Limestone helps to maintain freshness and tension, while the clay contributes to roundness, fullness, and a broader structure.
• Vineyard & Harvest: The vines are an average of 30 years old, and the yield is around 45 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand, allowing for careful selection of the fruit.
• Appellation: What is Pouilly-Fuissé? Pouilly-Fuissé is a Burgundian appellation in the Mâconnais that exclusively produces white wine from Chardonnay.
This white Burgundy is made entirely from Chardonnay.
• Chardonnay – Pouilly-Fuissé: Chardonnay gives this wine its floral aroma, round mouthfeel, fresh almond note, and long finish. In Pouilly-Fuissé, the grape gains more volume and depth than in many lighter Mâcon wines, while stainless steel keeps the style clear and pure.
The vinification aims for purity, roundness, and the preservation of the fresh Chardonnay expression.
• Fermentation: The wine ferments traditionally in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. This keeps the fruit clean and fresh, while the acidity softens and the wine feels rounder.
• Aging: The wine ages for 8–10 months in stainless steel tanks. This allows acacia, honeysuckle, and fresh almond notes to remain distinct, without any influence of wood.
• Aging potential: This Pouilly-Fuissé has an aging potential of 2–3 years. This fits well with its fresh, floral, and round style, combining immediate drinkability with refinement.
