Pouilly-Fuissé

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Pouilly-Fuissé (Wine Region)

Vineyards around Solutré-Pouilly
Country France
Part of Burgundy
Sub-regions Mâconnais
Grapes produced Chardonnay
Wine produced Pouilly-Fuissé
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Pouilly-Fuissé is an appellation (AOC) of Burgundy wine in central France. It is the best-known part of the Mâconnais region, and produces white wine from the Chardonnay grape.

This white Burgundy should not be confused with the Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé and Pouilly-sur-Loire in the Loire Valley.

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[edit] Style

Pouilly-Fuissé is a dry white wine made from Chardonnay. It is pale and refreshing, often quite delicate. It is not as expensive as the big wines of the Côte de Beaune to the north.

[edit] Geography

West of Mâcon the land rises up to form Mont de Pouilly and other limestone hills, covered in the alkaline clay that best suits Chardonnay. The villages of Vergisson, Solutré-Pouilly, Fuissé and Chaintré shelter at their feet.[1]

[edit] Appellation

The area used to be known simply as "Pouilly", but when the AOC laws were introduced, it was split into three: Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles.

The appellation was created on 11th September 1936. It covers 753 hectares which produce 44,160 hectolitres. Production is restricted to 60hl/ha.

[edit] Famous residents

The famous négociant Georges Duboeuf, so-called "King of Beaujolais", grew up on a small vineyard in the region.[2]

[edit] Producers

Some of the more notable producers of Pouilly-Fuissé include : Chateau Fuissé, Denis Bouchacourt, Barton & Guestier, Louis Latour, Louis Jadot, Labouré-Roi and Chateau Vitalis.

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Johnson, Hugh (1985). The World Atlas of Wine, 3rd Ed.. Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 0-85533-562-9. 
  2. ^ Langley, William. (2006-09-07.) "The King of Beaujolais takes a tumble." (News website.) Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-10-04.