CHATEAU-FUISSÉ POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2022

Château‑Fuissé Pouilly‑Fuissé "Tête de Cuvée" 2022 – Volcanic Terroir Chardonnay

Product Description

In the volcanic hills of the Mâconnais, the iconic Château‑Fuissé pays homage to the terroir with its “Tête de Cuvée,” the purest expression of its blend in Pouilly‑Fuissé. The 2022 vintage displays crystalline clarity, combining minerality, verve, and balance without sacrificing elegance.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Wine Type: High-expression dry white (no invasive wood)
Appellation: A.O.C. Pouilly‑Fuissé (Burgundy, Mâconnais)
Vineyard: More than 100 plots in Mâconnais, diverse soils with presence of flint, limestone, and clay
Aging: 60% in barrels (25% new) and 40% in tanks, with aging on lees and a light contribution of toasted oak
Color: Pale yellow with greenish reflections
Aroma: White fruit (apple, peach), citrus, toasted almond, and a mineral smoky breeze
Palate: Fresh, with tense verve and an elegant texture. Citrus notes, lemon peel, almonds, and a subtle salinity that lengthens and defines it
Alcohol: ≈13.5% vol
Format: 75 cl
Contains sulfites

Outstanding Scores

92 pts Jasper Morris / Vintage Wine Cellars: “Floral, mineral, fresh, round... elegant tension without excessive wood”
90 pts Vinous / Wine Spectator: “Classic balance with intense fruit, spices, and a spicy epilogue”

Uses and Pairings

Perfect for pairing with noble fish (sole, turbot), crustaceans, delicate poultry with cream, mild risottos, or dishes made with mushrooms. Ideal as a contemplative aperitif or for moments of shared silence.

Authenticity and Origin

Château‑Fuissé, at the pinnacle of the Mâconnais, represents the guiding expression of Chardonnay in refined and accessible white wines. The 2022 Tête de Cuvée is a conscious vinification where oak accompanies without dominating, and minerality defines. A tribute to the terroir and timeless balance in Burgundy.

Make it yours today at Bouquet Xaló. Toast with the mineral balance of the best Mâcon Chardonnay.