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Pouilly-Fuissé

Burgundy

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Mâconnais

The crown jewel of the Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé produces rich, age-worthy Chardonnay from dramatic limestone slopes. The recent addition of premier cru vineyards has only confirmed what wine lovers already knew: this is serious white Burgundy.

The wines of Pouilly-Fuissé are made primarily from Chardonnay.

212–430 m

Elevation range

white

Wine styles

23 Premier Crus

Avg. slope 8°

146 Vineyards

Avg. slope 8.4°

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Nearby Appellations

To the east Pouilly-Loché

To the south Saint-Véran

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Terroir & Character

Climate

The dramatic limestone escarpments create a natural amphitheater that traps warmth and provides protection from cold northern winds. The slopes benefit from excellent sun exposure and air circulation, creating warmer conditions than the surrounding Mâconnais plains.

Terroir

LimestoneClay

The vineyards sit on Jurassic limestone bedrock from the Bathonian and Bajocian periods, rich in marine fossils including oysters and belemnites. This limestone foundation is overlaid with varying depths of clay and marl, creating excellent drainage while allowing vine roots to penetrate deep into fissured bedrock for mineral uptake.

Typical Aromas

white peachhazelnuthoneymineralcitrus
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Notable Producers

Daniel & Julien BarraudTerroir-focused, multiple Premier Crus
Chateau FuisseLeading estate, Les Brules and Le Clos

Grapes of Pouilly-Fuissé

Chardonnay

White
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
green applelemonpearnectarine

Chardonnay's homeland. Chablis stays steely and citrus-driven, the Côte de Beaune turns rich and hazelnutty, the Mâconnais sits comfortably between.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pouilly-Fuissé known for?▼
Pouilly-Fuissé is known as the crown jewel of the Mâconnais, producing some of Burgundy's most serious and age-worthy Chardonnay wines. The appellation recently gained 23 premier cru vineyards, confirming its status as a top-tier white Burgundy producer.
What does Pouilly-Fuissé wine taste like?▼
Pouilly-Fuissé produces rich, full-bodied Chardonnay with excellent aging potential. The wines typically display mineral complexity from the limestone soils and have the structure and depth characteristic of serious white Burgundy.
What grapes are grown in Pouilly-Fuissé?▼
Pouilly-Fuissé exclusively produces Chardonnay, like all white Burgundy appellations. This single-varietal focus allows the appellation to showcase the pure expression of Chardonnay from its dramatic limestone slopes.
How many premier crus does Pouilly-Fuissé have?▼
Pouilly-Fuissé has 23 premier cru vineyards. These premier cru designations were recently added, officially recognizing the exceptional quality of the appellation's top sites.
What soil types are found in Pouilly-Fuissé?▼
Pouilly-Fuissé's vineyards are planted on limestone and clay soils. The limestone contributes to the mineral complexity and aging potential of the wines, while the clay adds richness and body.

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