Burgundy, France
Maison Louis Jadot’s story can’t be reduced to a simple list of dates. It is, above all, a summary of moments, meetings and an overall philosophy, all based on one simple vision: to maintain the grandeur of Burgundy’s great terroirs for all time.
It all began with a parcel of vines. And we all know just how important these individual bits of land are in Burgundy. It was with the purchase of the Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the story of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. For nearly 200 years they have focused their energies on promoting Burgundy and its viticultural heritage. Ever since the birth of Maison Louis Jadot, they have managed to reunite hundreds of parcels of vines, handing them down from one generation to another in order to guarantee the quality of the wines from this unique terroir.
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in 2021, Jadot entered into organic conversion for their domaine vineyards.
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Pouilly-Fuissé
| SKU | 22931 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Listing | |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB SK |
Colour
Emerald-gold tones.
Aroma
Flint, tea-like.
Flavour
The palate is harmonious, fresh and full of flavours; hazelnuts, toasted almonds, grapefruit and lemon.
Food Pairing
It must be served rather chilled and goes very well with shellfish, fish, white meats in cream sauce and poultry.
More Info
To the south of Macon, where the contours become more marked, around the rock cliffs of Vergisson and Solutre, the Pouilly Fuisse vineyards completely cover the steep slopes on which the soil is a mixture of clay and chalk from the Jurassic era.
This wine is produced with Chardonnay grapes only on the slopes of Fuisse, Pouilly, Solutre, Vergisson, and Chaintre. The production is small: 700 ha. Generally, the wines from the commune of Solutre and Pouilly, north of Fuisse, are the most delicate and feminine, whilst those of Fuisse itself are the most firm and assertive. This wine can be drunk young but can also age very well (5-8 years) in good conditions of temperature and humidity.
The wine is vinified in oak barrels like all Jadot's great white wines from Cote d'Or and then aged in oak (new oak barrels and 1 or 2 years old oak barrels) before being bottled.
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2023
2022 -
"The 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé has a well-defined and focused bouquet. It's mineral-driven, with subtle earthy scents filtering through the citrus fruit with time. The palate is well balanced with good depth, well-judged acidity, plenty of tangy orange zest and freshly-sliced pear towards the harmonious finish... Tasted blind at the BIVB tasting."
The Tasting Panel, Sep/2021
2020 -
"Crisp, fresh, and minerally, with great citrus fruit and racy acidity. A lovely Burgundy at a good price."
Natalie MacLean, Jun/2022
2020 -
"Louis Jadot 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé is a classic Burgundian Chardonnay, vibrant, crisp and fresh with green apple crunch, citrus zest and briny mineral flavours matched with brilliant acidity. Pour with roast chicken or rich seafood dishes. Drink or hold."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jun/2022
2020 -
"The 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé has a perfumed, quite mineral-driven nose with crushed granite and touches of white flower, opening nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, good concentration with touches of white peach and apricot on the finish. I admire the cohesion and focus here. Very fine. Tasted blind at the BIVB Mâconnais tasting."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2021
2020 -
"A silky, lemon-infused white, with a crisp structure and mineral component underneath. Flashes of peach and apple add depth as this converges on the pastry-inflected finish. Drink now through 2025."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Aug/2021
2020 -
"The 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé (Maison Louis Jadot) is pretty, wafting from the glass with scents of white flowers, citrus zest and musky peach. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and precise, it's nicely concentrated, with bright acids and a saline finish."
Wine Spectator, 2021
2018 -
"Though rich, this white is well-defined by lively acidity, sharpening its lemon, apple tart, mineral and butterscotch flavors. Open knit, expands as it builds to a long, spice-tinged finish. Drink now through 2025."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Jun/2020
2018 -
"The 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé (Maison Louis Jadot) opens in the glass with aromas of pear, green apple, citrus oil and warm pastry. Medium to full-bodied, delicately textural and fleshy, with racy acids and a nicely defined finish, it has turned out well."
Natalie MacLean, Nov/2019
2017 -
"A bone-dry Burgundian Chardonnay smoky and flinty on the nose with ripe apple, peach, vanilla and flinty flavours finishing zesty on the palate. Powerful and elegant."
Wine Spectator, Jun/2019
2017 -
"This is supple and infused with peach, apple, vanilla and wet stone flavors. Beautifully balanced, offering powerful apple notes on the extended finish. Drink now through 2023. 53,000 cases imported."
James Suckling, Feb/2019
2017 -
"Beautiful melon and citrus aromas with a very juicy array of bright, ripe citrus and melon flavors, delivered on a very vibrant line of acidity. Great balance. Drink now."
Meiningers Wine World, Nov/2019
2017 -
James Suckling, Jan/2019
2016 -
Wine Spectator, Web Only 2018
2016 -
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, May/2018
2016 -
"Generous and expressive, the 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé reveals pretty aromas of buttered orchard fruit and honeysuckle, followed by a full-bodied, ample and succulent palate that's laden with fruit but balanced by juicy, mouthwatering acids. The finish is pure and tangy, still revealing a touch of struck match from its bottling. It's more buxom and old-fashioned in style than the chiseled wines being produced by the talented Audrey Braccini at Jadot's Domaine Ferret, but Jadot is clearly taking this Pouilly-Fuissé very seriously, and it will reward following for the next 5 years."
Decanter Magazine, Feb/2018
2016 -
"A delicate nose of hay, apple, pear and herbs. The palate has ripe citrus fruit intensity, along with a gentle peppery spice. One for drinking now."
Wine & Spirits Magazine, Apr/2017
2015 -
"This wine's ripe apple simplicity has a cool feel, pointed up by smoky lees and mineral notes that lengthen the flavor. A broad and generous 2015, this is ready to pour for chicken with mushrooms and cream."
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, Aug/2017
2015 -
"The 2015 Pouilly Fuisse feels a little stilted on the nose and does not quite engage as much as its peers. The palate is better with crisp acidity and attractive orange rind and spice notes but it seems to attenuate on the finish and leave you feeling a bit shortchanged."
Wine Spectator, Jan/2016
2014 -
"Ripe and fleshy, this exhibits peach, apple and floral aromas and flavors. There's a citrus element courtesy of lemony acidity, and the lingering finish evokes mineral. Drink now through 2022. 55,000 cases imported."
Wine Spectator, Aug/2015
2013 -