Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse Cuvee Hors-Classe Tournant de Pouilly Premier Cru 2022, Burgundy, France

Situated in the heart of Fuissé, Domaine Ferret has long been a producer of top Pouilly-Fuisse cuvees. The estate was managed by the Ferret family from its founding in 1840 until it was purchased by Louis Jadot in 2008. As the first domaine to begin bottling on the estate, and with its long-standing focus on vinifying each parcel separately, Domaine Ferret has played a key role in defining the quality of the region. Its wines, which are made from Chardonnay grapes grown in vineyards located in the heart of the property, express both the diversity and the purity of Pouilly. Based in the northern part of Fuissé, just on the borders of the hamlet of Pouilly, the ‘Tournant de Pouilly’ is a vineyard of one hectare in area, split between two parcels, planted on a gentle slope that faces north-east. Planted by Jean-Alfred Ferret in 1995, 1963 and 1964, the vines from this parcel are, on average, a little bit older than 60 years old, one of the oldest vineyards owned by the Domaine. Soil: This deep clay loam soil contains lots of limestone, but little in the way of stones. It is derived from the pale loams of the Dogger. Vinification: Fermentations and ageing take place in casks: 25% of new cask, 75% of cask from 1 to 3 wines for 10 months. The ageing continued in stainless steel tanks, always with all their lees for another 9 months. Bottled just like the Ménétrières in April 2024. Tasting: Always a bit austere and shy at first glance, it is undoubtedly the most “chic” of the selections with its chalky touch and its fresh and persistent finish.