Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Reisses Pierre Vessigaud
Description
White
Long et persistant
It is the finest plot, only 0.45 ha, of the estate, with extraordinary aging potential. “Vers Pouilly” is certainly the noble terroir of Fuissé, giving wines that are very long and persistent in the mouth. The Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Reisses" 1er cru is certainly the noble terroir of Fuissé, facing due East on Marl-limestone and Marnes giving wines with a very long and persistent finish. Very old vines producing very small, milleranded grapes. Classified as “Premier Crus”. Vinified and aged in demi-muid for 5 years for 12 months, then 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Cultivation method
Sols marno-calcaires
Parcelle de 0.45 ha, exposition sud-sud ouest
Age des vignes : 60 à 80 ans
Altitude 250 m
Parcelle de 0.45 ha, exposition sud-sud ouest
Age des vignes : 60 à 80 ans
Altitude 250 m
Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
Type of harvest
Vendanges manuelles
Winemaking
Pressurage grappes entières
Vinifié et élevé en demi-muid de 5 ans pendant 12 mois, puis 6 mois en cuve inox
Vinifié et élevé en demi-muid de 5 ans pendant 12 mois, puis 6 mois en cuve inox
Wine pairings
Shellfish, fish, white meats
Tasting temperature
12-13°C
Alcohol content
14%
Cellaring potential
5 years