Pouilly-Fuissé Les Raidillons Sébastien Giroux
Description
White
Rich and Mineral
Lord of the Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé is produced on some 750 hectares of the villages of Solutré, Vergisson, Chaintré and Fuissé, to which is added the hamlet of Pouilly (the coupling of the last two names earned it its appellation). "Les Raidillons", a nod to the "steep" slopes of the hillside vines. Produced from 3 climats “La Roche”, “La Cadole” and “Les Petites Bruyères”, this Pouilly-Fuissé is rich and complex.
Cultivation method
Eco-responsible viticulture.
Clay-limestone soils
Clay-limestone soils
Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
Type of harvest
Hand-picked harvests
Winemaking
Slow pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, blending half: vinification in vats and in 400-litre barrels on fine lees for 11 months
Wine pairings
White meats, poultry, exotic dishes, grilled fish, vegetables, fruit desserts, pies, uncooked pressed pasta, goat cheeses.
Tasting temperature
Best enjoyed between 9° and 11°
Alcohol content
13%
Cellaring potential
Up to 3 years in good conditions
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