France • Burgundy • Mâconnais • Pouilly-Fuissé • Maison Valette • AOC Pouilly-Fuissé • Vintage 2018

Pouilly-Fuissé 2018 – Maison Valette

A characterful and traditionally crafted Chardonnay from the Mâconnais, expressing richness, depth and natural texture.

Terroir & Winemaking

Pouilly-Fuissé lies in the southern part of Burgundy, in the Mâconnais, where Chardonnay thrives on limestone and marl soils. Maison Valette, based in Chaintré, is known for a traditional and low-intervention approach, focusing on full ripeness and authentic terroir expression.

The wines are typically produced from carefully selected fruit and aged with attention to texture and depth. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was warm and generous, producing ripe, concentrated grapes with balanced acidity and expressive fruit character.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Ripe orchard fruits such as pear and apple, complemented by notes of stone fruit, subtle honeyed tones and a gentle mineral undertone.

Palate:
Generous and textured, with a rounded mouthfeel supported by freshness. The wine shows depth and concentration while maintaining balance and clarity.

Finish:
Persistent and harmonious, with lingering fruit and mineral notes.

Serving & Pairing

Serving temperature: 11–13°C

Food pairings: roasted poultry, creamy fish dishes, lobster, mushroom-based cuisine, aged cheeses.