Wine area
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
Pouilly-Fuissé AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Pouilly-Fuissé AOC produces white Chardonnay around the limestone landmarks of Solutré and Vergisson.
Overview
Four communes and dramatic faulted slopes create varied Chardonnay ranging from taut and mineral to rich and opulent.
History
The village AOC was recognized in 1936 and gained its first Premier Cru climats in 2020.
Geography
Vineyards surround Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson, and Chaintré.
Climate
A relatively warm continental climate is modified by elevation, exposure, and valleys.
Soils
Jurassic limestone, marl, clay, and older geological formations vary sharply across faults.
Wine styles
White Chardonnay exclusively, with citrus, orchard fruit, floral, nutty, and mineral expressions.
Notable features
It is the Mâconnais’s best-known village AOC and the first in the region with Premier Crus.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.