Domaine Merlin : Pouilly-Fuissé Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2018

Domaine Merlin presents an aromatic and opulent Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes white

The property
Driven by a true passion for viticulture and the art of winemaking, Olivier Merlin acquired in 1987, with his wife Corinne, the Vieux Saint-Sorlin estate, a few kilometers from Mâcon. Convinced of the potential of this terroir to reveal great Burgundy wines, they renamed it Domaine Merlin.

Defining themselves as true "wine artisans", Olivier and Corinne Merlin cultivate a rigorous approach that respects nature. In the vineyard, they favor soil work adapted to each plot, the use of organic fertilizers to stimulate microbial life, as well as manual harvesting. In the cellar, their philosophy is reflected in long pressings in whole bunches, fermentations and aging in oak barrels, in an approach aimed at preserving the authenticity of the terroir and producing exceptional cuvées.

The estate now extends over 22 hectares, planted with chardonnay, pinot noir and gamay. Since 2017, their two sons, Théo and Paul, having gained international experience, have joined the family adventure.

The vineyard

This Pouilly-Fuissé Village Vieilles Vignes 2018 from Domaine Merlin comes from vines located within the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, at 280 meters above sea level, facing east on Quaternary clay-limestone soil with an east slope of about 10%.

Vinification and aging
Harvested manually, the grapes are then pressed. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out in oak barrels. The aging is carried out for a period of 12 months in barrels then 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Before bottling, racking and a light filtration are carried out. No fining.

Grape variety
100 % chardonnay.

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Pouilly-Fuissé Village Vieilles Vignes 2018

Tasting

Color
The color is pale gold.


Nose
Powerful, the nose combines notes of white flowers (hawthorn) and vanilla.

Palate
Complex, the palate reveals a roundness and a fat typical of the appellation.

Cellaring
The Pouilly-Fuissé Village Vieilles Vignes 2018 from Domaine Merlin can wait until 2020- 2024 to fully express its aromatic richness.