Pouilly-Fuisse Climat „En Carementrant“ Zen AOC 2022

Wine Description for Pouilly-Fuissé Climat „En Carementrant“ Zen AOC 2022 by Bret Brothers

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, intense straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that already reveals its origin from limestone-influenced soils through its visual appearance.

Nose

Fascinatingly complex and characterful: lemon, mandarin and lime meet a subtly smoky note and the mineral scent of crushed flint. These are joined by green pear, white flowers and honeysuckle – an aromatic composition that combines freshness with depth.

Palate

Here the true class of this climat reveals itself: pure, powerful and with a slightly reductive smokiness that never dominates but is elegantly integrated. The interplay between silkiness and acidity tension is masterfully achieved. Yellow-green citrus fruit, herbal notes, crushed limestone, salt, a hint of white pepper and zest create a balance between creamy texture and mineral precision.

Terroir & Origin

The Climat En Carementrant lies below the Roche de Vergisson at 280 metres altitude in pure south-facing exposure. The 50 to 60-year-old vines are rooted in clay and limestone soil from the Bajocian (Jurassic) – a terroir that gives this Chardonnay its characteristic minerality and tension. The vineyard is in its final year of conversion to organic viticulture.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay from 0.4 hectares, hand-harvested on 29 August 2022. Whole-bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation and 17 months ageing in used wooden vats and large barrels with complete malolactic fermentation. Pure minimal intervention: neither fined nor filtered, only 15 mg/l total sulphur. An authentic expression of the vintage and terroir.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The mineral structure and citrus freshness harmonise perfectly with monk’s head mussel risotto, linguine with Meyer lemons, dill and garlic or a fougasse with green olives, lemons, Gruyère and za’atar. Also an excellent choice with grilled fish or goat’s cheese.

Special Features

The third wine from this climat after a four-year break – the Bret Brothers have created a Chardonnay here that unites purity, terroir expression and artisanal mastery. A Pouilly-Fuissé with soul and substance.