Pouilly-Fuissé Climat „En Chatenay“ Zen AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Pouilly-Fuissé Climat „En Chatenay“ Zen AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by La Soufrandière

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with brilliant clarity – a visual promise of freshness and precision.

Nose

Seductively complex: pastry with lemon curd and salt-preserved lemons meet green and yellow pears. These are joined by a fine lanolin note, subtle smoky nuances and delicately roasted hazelnuts. The aromatics feel ripe and juicy, yet always with refreshing clarity.

Palate

Here reveals the true greatness of this Chardonnay: juicy, bright, vibrant. An agile acidity runs through the wine like an electric impulse, accompanied by herbal-zesty and citrus notes as well as a fine salinity that stimulates the palate. No pretence, no oak mask – just crystal-clear articulated Burgundy fruit in its purest form.

Finish

Clear, mineral and persistently fresh with an elegant, citrus-driven aftertaste that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The tiny parcel, just 0.69 hectares, in the Climat En Chatenay sits at 250 metres altitude below the famous Roche de Vergisson, facing north-east. The soil of reddish-brown clay on limestone gives the wine its mineral tension. The Bret brothers share this privileged vineyard site with the legendary Comtes Lafon – that alone speaks volumes.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from 55-year-old vines. Hand-harvested on 2 September 2022, whole-bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation and 17 months ageing in used barrels and neutral vats. Complete malolactic fermentation, minimally sulphited (only 21 mg/l total sulphur). A masterclass in natural, terroir-driven winemaking.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled oysters with hot sauce butter, langoustines with lemongrass and lime or roasted golden beetroot with pears and pistachios. The saline minerality harmonises beautifully with shellfish.

Special Features

The magnum bottle promises optimal ageing conditions. With a pH of 3.17 and minimal sulphur, this wine embodies the Zen philosophy of the Bret brothers: clarity, balance and uncompromising authenticity.