France
JUILIENAS CHAINTRE
POUILLY-FUISSE LES PLESSYS
The Climates and lieux-dits give Bourgogne wines their unique identity. Their names bear witness to the regiion’s rich history, through several factors including the environment, local heritage, savoir-faire and human influence.
The climate “Les Plessys”” is situated under the village of Chaintreé
Pouilly-Fuisse Les Plessys is a single vineyard � Climat � located in the village of Chaintre in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuisse district. It consists of old vines average 50 years of age with a Southern exposure and an altitude of 900 feet. A portion of each vineyard is aged in French oak casks producing balanced yet powerful estate white Burgundy.
“Les Plessys”, climate of the appellation Pouilly-Fuissé is the selection of a parcel mainly composed of old vines. An exceptional terroir that gives minerality to the final wine.
COMPOSITION – PRODUCTION
TERROIR : Located on the east side of the village of Chaintré, the locality “Les Plessys” rises to 300 meters
above sea level. Its terroir is composed of deep clay soils and brown calcics, benefiting from a continental climate and a southern exposure that give a real identity to this wine.
GRAPE VARIETY : 100% Chardonnay
VINIFICATION : Manual and mechanical harvest – Direct pressing – Settling – Low temperature fermentation (15°C). Ageing in concrete vats (70%) and oak barrels (30%) on fine lees for about 15 months.
TASTING
Under a pale golden colour, the nose evokes the richness and minerality of its terroir. In the mouth, the finesse of the aromas blend harmoniously on a complex and elegant structure.
APPEARANCE : Slightly golden yellow
NOSE : Deep and frank, with vanilla and honey notes.
MOUTH : Structured and balanced, the subtlety of its aromas brings it complexity.
SERVICE
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS : Parsley snails and seafood.
SERVING TEMPERATURE : 12° – 13°
AGING POTENTIAL : 5 – 7 years