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Domaine de la Creuze Noire - Pouilly-Fuissé

Domaine de la Creuze Noire - Pouilly-Fuissé - 2022 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
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Domaine de la Creuze Noire - Pouilly-Fuissé

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Pouilly Fuissé is a white wine with a golden colour and charming thanks to the finesse of its fruit, its beautiful structure and its length in the mouth. Pleasant in the first years, it can be forgotten for several years where it will develop aromas with nuances of hazelnuts and toasted almonds.

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Type
White
Country
France
Appellation
Pouilly-Fuissé
Producer
Domaine de la Creuze Noire
Technical
Grapes
Chardonnay
ABV
13%
Serving
10° - 12° C
Food Pairings
ShellfishGoat CheeseGreen VegetablesPoultryFresh Herbs and Aromatic DishesCitrus-Based Dishes
Key Characteristics
ToastStructuredMedium alcoholMedium-bodiedMedium acidityDry

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Domaine De La Creuze Noire

Domaine de la Creuze Noire

Domaine de la Creuze Noire is a producer based in Mâcon, in the southern part of Burgundy. The domaine focuses exclusively on white wines, working with the Chardonnay...

Domaine de la Creuze Noire is a producer based in Mâcon, in the southern part of Burgundy. The domaine focuses exclusively on white wines, working with the Chardonnay grape across two distinct appellations within the region: Mâcon and Pouilly-Fuissé.

The Mâcon and Pouilly-Fuissé appellations are known for producing mineral-driven, food-friendly Chardonnays that sit at a different stylistic point than their counterparts further north in the Côte d'Or. Wines from this area tend toward brightness and acidity rather than heavy oak influence, reflecting the limestone-rich soils and continental climate of southern Burgundy. These are benchmark expressions of unoaked or lightly oaked Burgundian Chardonnay.

The domaine's current range includes a Pouilly-Fuissé and bottlings from the Mâcon-Fuissé sub-appellation, specifically a cuvée called Les Châtaigniers. This single-vineyard designation reflects the producer's focus on expressing terroir specificity within their micro-region. The availability of recent vintages (2022–2023) indicates current production is consistent and accessible.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Pouilly-Fuissé

Pouilly-Fuissé

Pouilly-Fuissé is an appellation d'origine contrôlée located in the Mâconnais district of southern Burgundy, France. The appellation encompasses four communes: Chaintré, Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, and Vergisson. The vineyards are...

Pouilly-Fuissé is an appellation d'origine contrôlée located in the Mâconnais district of southern Burgundy, France. The appellation encompasses four communes: Chaintré, Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, and Vergisson. The vineyards are situated on limestone-rich slopes surrounding the distinctive rock formations of Solutré and Vergisson, which rise dramatically from the valley floor and serve as geological landmarks of the region.

The appellation's terroir is characterized by Jurassic limestone soils with varying amounts of clay and marl, creating diverse microclimates across different vineyard sites. Only Chardonnay is permitted under the appellation rules, and the wines must achieve higher minimum alcohol levels than neighboring Mâcon appellations. The vineyards benefit from southeastern exposure on steep slopes, providing optimal sun exposure while the limestone subsoil offers excellent drainage and mineral complexity. In 2020, the appellation introduced its first premier cru classifications, recognizing 22 specific climats with superior terroir.

Pouilly-Fuissé wines typically display greater concentration and complexity than other Mâconnais whites, with characteristic mineral backbone derived from the limestone soils. The wines often exhibit citrus and stone fruit flavors in their youth, developing nutty and honeyed notes with age. The limestone influence contributes a distinctive chalky minerality and crisp acidity that provides structure and aging potential, allowing the finest examples to develop for a decade or more.

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