COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Maison Jean Loron
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pouilly-Fuissé Les Vieux Murs 2021 is a Chardonnay from Maison Jean Loron, hailing from the Pouilly-Fuissé AOC in Burgundy's Mâconnais. The 'Les Vieux Murs' cuvée, meaning 'Old Walls', has been a significant wine for the producer since 1976. It is made from Chardonnay vines exceeding thirty years of age, sourced from Fuissé for roundness and Solutré for tanginess and minerality. The vineyard is situated on east-facing slopes with clay-limestone soils. Maison Jean Loron, with a 300-year history, is dedicated to preserving its estate and producing wines that express their terroirs with purity and definition.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Vieux Murs' translates to 'Old Walls', hinting at the vineyard's historical significance.
Fact 02
This cuvée has been a flagship for Maison Jean Loron since 1976.
Fact 03
Vines for this wine are over 30 years old.
Fact 04
The vineyard benefits from an east-facing slope.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pouilly-Fuissé Les Vieux Murs 2021 is vinified and aged in oak barrels, with the use of barrels less than three years old. A key technique employed is the stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) during the aging process, which contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. The specific harvest conditions for the 2021 vintage are noted as being favorable for older vines. Maison Jean Loron's approach emphasizes meticulous savoir-faire to ensure the purity and definition of the terroir are expressed in the final wine.
