Pouilly Fuissé Le Clos de Jeanne J.A. Ferret

Mâconnais

Appellation

Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Situation

Le Clos de Jeanne is a gently sloping single parcel that faces east. It is located between the house of Domaine Ferret and the village church. This parcel, the smallest among those that produce the Têtes de Cru and Hors Classe cuvées, covers 0.69 hectares right next to the domaine's buildings. Since 2020 vintage, and the Premiers Crus arrival in our appellation, this wine, situated in the heart of 1er Cru "Les Perrières", change his name in honor of Jeanne Ferret

Age of the vines

Half the vines just reach 35 years old, while the rest just turn their 50th birthday

Soil

These deep sandy loams are derived from sedimentary clays and don't contain any stony material. The bedrock features seams of limestone and marl-limestone. 

Vinification

Fermentations and ageing take place in casks of which 25% of cask new, 75% of cask from 1 to 3 wines for 10 months. Then the ageing ends in stainless steel tank always with all their lees for another 9 months. Bottling in April 2024.

Tasting

With its round and charming nature, « Clos de Jeanne » 2022 remains faithful to its terroir. Greedy and intense, it is nevertheless not devoid of freshness with its notes of zest and its mineral finish.

Food pairing

Grilled or poached fish with creamy sauces, lobster, crayfish, snails in puff pastry, chicken with truffles and creamy cheeses