2022 Chateau de Fuisse Tete de Cru Pouilly Fuisse Maconnais, Burgundy

This is a substantial cuvée of 120,000 bottles, made in barrel except for the schist and clay components. Overall, 60% is in wood, of which 25% is new. The wood element is taken out of barrel in the summer, kept on lees, then all assembled after the harvest without lees, and bottled in December. Clear mid yellow. There is useful tension here along with the flesh of a fine Pouilly-Fuissé in a good vintage. Touch of vanilla from the wood, excellent length. Fine keeping potential. 13.5% Drink from 2026-2032.

92 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

Chateau de Fuissé Tête de Cru Pouilly-Fuissé from the Mâconnais region in Burgundy is a sophisticated expression of Chardonnay, crafted with expertise and respect for tradition. Chateau de Fuissé, a family-owned estate with five generations of winemaking experience, carefully selects top parcels from across Pouilly-Fuissé’s finest vineyards to create Tête de Cru. These vineyards, situated on the renowned limestone soils of the Mâconnais, provide ideal conditions for Chardonnay, imparting the wine with a distinctive minerality, freshness, and complexity.

Under the guidance of winemaker Antoine Vincent, Tête de Cru is crafted to highlight the unique terroir and character of each vineyard site. The grapes are handpicked and gently pressed before being fermented and aged in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. This balanced approach to vinification enhances the wine’s fruit expression and texture while preserving its natural vibrancy and depth.

Chateau de Fuissé Tête de Cru Pouilly-Fuissé offers inviting aromas of ripe pear, green apple, and lemon zest, complemented by hints of white flowers and subtle toasted almond. The palate is layered with flavors of citrus, peach, and a touch of wet stone, balanced by a fresh acidity that leads to a long, elegant finish. This wine exemplifies the finesse and complexity that has made Chateau de Fuissé a leading name in Burgundy, delivering a Pouilly-Fuissé that is both refined and expressive.