Pouilly-Fuissé French wine appellation guide: location, history, wines, climate & soil
Pouilly-Fuissé is the most prestigious appellation of the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, producing rich, elegant Chardonnays and, since 2020, the first Premiers Crus of the Mâconnais.
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Geographic position
Eastern France, in the Saône-et-Loire department, about 8 km west of Mâcon, below the spectacular limestone Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson, covering Fuissé, Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré.
Origin & history
The Rock of Solutré has been inhabited since prehistoric times and gave its name to the Solutrean culture. Vines were planted by the Romans and developed by the monks of Cluny. Pouilly-Fuissé became an AOC in 1936, and in 2020 it gained 22 Premier Cru climats, a first for the Mâconnais.
Wines & grape varieties
White wine only, from 100% Chardonnay, often partly aged in oak. Expect ripe pear, white peach, citrus, almond, hazelnut and butter, with a rich texture balanced by a fresh, mineral finish.
Climate & soil
Semi-continental climate with southern warmth. Amphitheatres of limestone and clay-limestone at the foot of the rocks, with some schist and granite.
Wine region: Burgundy
Grape varieties: Chardonnay