2011 Pouilly - Fuissé Joseph Drouhin
White • Burgundy • Pouilly-Fuissé AOC • France • Chardonnay
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2011 Pouilly - Fuissé Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France, Pouilly-Fuissé
The vineyards of Pouilly and Fuissé (two separate villages) cover the slopes of Solutré and Vergisson, two well-known cliffs serving as backdrop to this magnificent landscape.
The soil is composed of clay and limestone from the Jurassic age. Ageing partly in stainless steel vats and partly in oak barrels (0% new oak) during 6 to 8 months.
The House cherishes an ideal of elegance and perfection. The "Joseph Drouhin style" marries balance, harmony, finesse and character. With its 73 hectares, the Joseph Drouhin Domaine is one of the largest estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis (38,95 hectares), Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, (32,8 hectares ), Côte Chalonnaise (3,75 hectares).
A very attractive wine, a beautiful expression of Chardonnay. Fruity, full of life!
- Name:
- Pouilly - Fuissé Joseph Drouhin
- Appelation:
- Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Burgundy
- Type:
- White
- Vintage:
- 2011
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13%
- Type:
- Bright gold yellow
- Nose:
- Impressive nose of fresh butter, hazelnuts and citrus
- Taste:
- Fresh attack thanks to a fine acidity, lot of minerals, nice length with pleasant touch of bitterness in the finale
- Dishes suggestions:
- Oysters, lobster, king crab, scallops
- Conservation:
- To drink from now until 6 years
- Service Temperature:
- 10 to 12°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- You can request an invoice for this sale. Please send your request with the usual information (order number, name, address, VAT number) to support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.