# Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Cordier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, lemon, apricot, butter, pastry, cloves, biscuit, vanilla, honey, almond, dried apricot

## About this wine

Domaine Cordier Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. The 'Vieilles Vignes' designation signifies that the wine is produced from vines approximately 60 years old, contributing to its depth. Domaine Cordier, a family estate managed by Christophe Cordier, is dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture, aiming to express the unique character of its numerous vineyard plots. The estate's philosophy emphasizes respect for the land and a meticulous approach to winemaking, combining ancestral techniques with modern innovation.

## Interesting facts

- Vines are an average of 60 years old.
- Domaine Cordier is committed to organic and biodynamic farming.
- The estate manages over 100 plots across 8 villages.
- Wine is bottled by gravity.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity complement richer dishes by cutting through fat and cleansing the palate. Its concentration and potential subtle oak notes harmonize with creamy sauces and roasted white meats, while its minerality can stand up to delicate seafood.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Cordier Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes begins with the gentle pressing of whole grapes, with the juice transferred to barrels via gravity. Natural fermentation is employed, allowing indigenous yeasts to work. The wine is aged for 12 months in 350-litre barrels and then for 6 months in stainless steel tanks or oak foudres, resting on its original lees. Bottling is conducted with minimal intervention, using very light filtration and gravity bottling. Vineyard practices include Guyot pruning and severe disbudding, with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming.