Labouré-Roi

Pouilly-Fuissé Vallon D'or

Labouré-Roi

Pouilly-Fuissé Vallon D'or

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais vineyards. Covering 761 hectares, it includes the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. 

Wine Production

The grapes are pressed gently and slowly in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with selected yeast to preserve the freshness and natural fruitiness of the grapes.

Tasting Notes

Medium gold. Elegant, fairly discreet, very mineral with floral and vegetal touches with hints of honey. On the palate, aromas of citrus fruit and pear, finished by hints of hazelnut and toasted almond.

Food Pairing

A perfect accompaniment to shellfish, quenelles, fish, frogs' legs, white meats in a cream sauce, small fried dishes, poached poultry and sweetbreads.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais vineyards. Covering 761 hectares, it includes the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. 

Wine Production

The grapes are pressed gently and slowly in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with selected yeast to preserve the freshness and natural fruitiness of the grapes.

Tasting Notes

Medium gold. Elegant, fairly discreet, very mineral with floral and vegetal touches with hints of honey. On the palate, aromas of citrus fruit and pear, finished by hints of hazelnut and toasted almond.

Food Pairing

A perfect accompaniment to shellfish, quenelles, fish, frogs' legs, white meats in a cream sauce, small fried dishes, poached poultry and sweetbreads.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais vineyards.
Soil composition:
On banks of entrobic limestone, it occupies the slopes and foot of the rocks on stony scree and Jurassic clay-limestone soils. Note the clay soils on a granitic base in the westernmost part of the appellation.
Elevation:
656 - 1148 feet
Exposure:
East, South-East
Harvest time:
beginning of September

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
Maceration technique:
The grapes are pressed gently and slowly in pneumatic presses, then the must is settled at low temperature
Malolactic fermentation:
partial
Fining agent:
not animal based
Type of aging container:
80% stainless steel vats and 20% oak barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
8 - 10 months
Total SO2:
31

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
3.2 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2:
31
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L

About the Vineyard

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is located in the south of the Mâconnais vineyards. Covering 761 hectares, it includes the villages of Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré.  

As soon as the topography steepens, to the south of Mâcon, around the rocks of Vergisson and Solutré, the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards completely cover the steep slopes of the small, steep cirques. On banks of entrobic limestone, it occupies the slopes and foot of the rocks on stony scree and Jurassic clay-limestone soils. Note the clay soils on a granitic base in the westernmost part of the appellation.