Domaine des Deux Roches Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Feuille de Vigne’ Reserve 2021
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Semi-continental climate with variations in temperatures
Terroir: The grapes come from three different parcels in the hamlets of Pouilly, Solutré and Fuissé. Ideally situated in suntraps on the slopes of escarpment of Vergisson. These parcels all have south-easterly aspects that expose them to sunlight and warmth, which stimulates photosynthesis, and allows Chardonnay to develop physiological
ripeness quickly, under stress, in Burgundy’s precarious continental climate.
Ageing: The grapes are pressed slowly in a pneumatic press. The free-run juice is then drained and left to settle at low temperatures before it is transferred to oak barrels (30% of which are new) to undergo alcoholic fermentation. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is left on the lees to undergo malolactic fermentation. Then they are left to age, on the lees, and under oak, until the following spring (April/May).
Color: Deep Gold
Nose: Intense brioche aroma with hints of stone fruits and flowers, and a restraint that hints at its minerality
Palate: A complex palate of green apples, with hints of citrus, creamy oak notes, and a mineral austerity that perseveres into an impressive finish
About the Winery:
Based in the village of Davayé, in the Mâconnais, the Domaine is a joint project of Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray. Their 50 hectares of vineyards largely lie between the twin escarpments of Solutré and Vergisson and showcase the diverse terroirs of this region.
Jean-Luc and Christian were childhood friends that each grew up in a family of winemakers and shared a bond from a young age. Always looking to achieve the highest possible quality for their wines, they achieved the High Environmental Certification in 2017 and are now working towards becoming certified organic. Following the success of Deux Roches, the friends now also boast a second property, Altugnac (Languedoc).
Their wines are among the very best expressions of the diverse terroirs of the Mâconnais, from the bright and breezy Bourgogne Blanc Tradition, vinified and raised exclusively in stainless steel, to the rich, textured St Véran.
