Pouilly-Fuisse by Maison Louis Jadot

Structure

Bodyfull

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white peach, white flower, apple

Palate: lemon, pear, hazelnut, mineral

A ripe, accessible Maconnais white with orchard fruit, citrus and a soft, fresh finish.

What it pairs with

Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.
Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.

How to serve Pouilly-Fuisse

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Cervelle de canut, Salade lyonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A negociant Pouilly-Fuisse, a popular entry point to white Burgundy.

1859: Maison founded

Facts

Producer: Maison Louis Jadot · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: Village (Maconnais, AOC)
Oak: Partly in steel, partly in older oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 25 to 45 at retail
Drinking window: 3-8 from vintage
First vintage: 1960

Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fuisse

What does Pouilly-Fuisse taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white peach, white flower, apple. On the palate, lemon, pear, hazelnut, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A ripe, accessible Maconnais white with orchard fruit, citrus and a soft, fresh finish.

When should I drink Pouilly-Fuisse?

Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pouilly-Fuisse?

Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Salade lyonnaise. The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

What grapes are in Pouilly-Fuisse?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Maconnais, AOC).

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