Pouilly Vinzelles Joseph Drouhin

Grape Variety :
Chardonnay

Vineyard
Site: the production area stretches south of Burgundy in the Mâconnais region, within 10km south-west of Mâcon. Less famous than its neighbour \"Fuissé\", it has been known since the Roman times; \"Vincella\" is still tinged with its specificities. The vineyard, located at an altitude of 250m (820 feet), on the steep slope facing east, is dominated by its fortified castle.
Soil: clay and limestone rich in iron oxide.

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Viticulture
Plantation density: 8,500 vine stocks/hectare.
Pruning: typical Mâconnais pruning type.
Yield: purposely low in order to extract all possible nuances from the terroir.
Supply: exclusive partnership.

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Vinification
Pressing: very slow so as to respect the fruit. Juices from the last pressings are not retained.

Ageing
Type: partly in stainless steel vats and partly in oak barrels.
Length: 6 to 8 months.

Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.

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Tasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin
\"A wine for mere pleasure! Pale yellow colour with numerous bright green reflections. Intense persistant flavours of peach and white flowers harmoniously meshed together. On the palate, the wine is ample, fresh, intense, with reminiscent notes of ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon. The mouth reveals an elegant wine endowered with a good structure\".

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Vintage
The aromatic expressions are gradually revealed and promise rather full wines. 2017 exudes all the elegance of Chardonnay. The wines are floral with citrus notes. Round and well-balanced, the are attractive. A very good vintage.

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Serving
Temperature: 12/13°C (53-54°F).
Cellaring: 2 to 5 years.

Region Description

(shar dohn nay)—This noble grape’s reputation was established in France, particularly in the Burgundy region, and the highly prized Chardonnay wines from Chablis, Mâcon, Mersault, and Pouilly-Fuissé are imitated by winemakers around the world. Generally an oaked wine (whether from expensive oak barrels or a quick soak in oak chips), its fruity aromas and flavors range from apple in the cooler regions to tropical fruits such a pineapple in the warmer regions. It can also display subtle earthy aromas, such as mushroom or minerals. It has a medium to high acidity and is generally full-bodied. Classical Chardonnay wines are dry. Chardonnay is also an important grape in the Champagne district where it's picked before fully ripe and while it still has high acid and understated fruit flavors—the perfect combination for champagne. California has adopted this grape with a fervor and there are some 200 wineries producing Chardonnay wines in other parts of the United States. Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, and new vineyards are being planted in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.