Domaine Corsin, Pouilly-Fuissé `Vieilles Vignes`
Vintage: 2022
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DC205A22 | 12 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
Domaine Corsin have made outstanding wines in Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé since 1864 and were among the first to label their wines as Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon Blanc. Today, the domaine is run by the sixth generation of the Corsin family, Jérémy, and comprises 13.6 hectares of Chardonnay, of which nine are in Saint-Véran.
Domaine Corsin’s Mâcon-Villages is unoaked and sourced from fruit grown on north-east facing slopes at an elevation of 200 – 280 metres, in the villages of Davayé and Solutré. The Saint-Véran ‘Tirage Précoce’ (which means ‘early racking’) is matured on its fine lees until bottling, creating excellent texture that complements distinct citrus aromatics and a refreshing acidity. The Saint-Véran ‘Vieilles Vignes’ is sourced from vines with an average age of 40 years old. Fermented in stainless steel, 35% of the wine is aged on its fine lees in oak barrels for eight months with occasional bâtonnage. It is defined by lemon zest and yellow peach flavours, lifted by a bright acidity.
The Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Vieilles Vignes’ is sourced from 55-year-old vines in both Fuissé and Solutré, at the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. 40% of the wine is aged on its fine lees for 10 months, in oak barrels (20% new) with occasional bâtonnage. The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru ‘Aux Chailloux’, is a prime lieu-dit that was awarded 1er status in 2020. Fermented 50% in oak and 50% in stainless steel, the resulting wine has flavours of ripe yellow fruits, sweet pastries and hints of marzipan which linger on the finish and illustrates why Pouilly-Fuissé is the most prestigious appellation of the Mâconnais.
Vineyards
The vineyards for this wine are situated around the villages of Fuissé and Solutré, and the hamlet of Pouilly at altitudes between 220 and 260 metres above sea level according to the vineyard plots. The vineyard benefits from an easterly exposure, the soils are composed of loam and limestone on the surface and complex clays underground. The vines are 55 years old and are planted at a density of 8,500 vines per hectare, two factors which control the yield and result in high concentration of flavour in the grapes.
Vintage
The 2022 vintage started with a long cold winter, leading to relatively late bud burst. Spring frosts presented dangers to the underdeveloped buds requiring careful management to avoid damage. A hot, windy summer followed and, with little rain, yields were down and the berries were smaller than usual, producing concentrated and rich wines.
Vinification
The grapes were harvested by hand. Once at the winery, they were gently pressed, then cold fermented. 40% of the wine was matured in oak barrels (20% of which was new) on fine lees with stirring for 10 months.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
The Domaine Corsin's Pouilly-Fuissé ‘Vieilles Vignes’ displays a bright golden colour. On the nose, it opens on notes of lemon zest and fresh butter with hints of baked pastry. The palate is fresh bu round, subtle oak and flinty minerality add texture and depth to the long, graceful finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
13.5%
Acidity
5 g/l
Residual Sugar
0.9 g/l
pH
3.4
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Corsin | Mâcon-Villages | DC201 | W | ||
| Saint-Véran `Vieilles Vignes` | DC203 | W | Factsheet | ||
| Saint-Véran `Tirage Précoce` | DC204 | W | Factsheet | ||
| Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru `Aux Chailloux` | DC206 | W | Factsheet |