Domaine David Bienfait Pouilly-Fuissé - Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2023

Wine:

The old vines from 1940 on the south-facing terroir of Vergisson bring an undeniable extra dimension to the wine. Aged in barrels for a year, the 2023 white Pouilly-Fuissé beautifully expresses the ripe harvest with a dominant minerality, subtle vanilla creaminess, and fresh lemony notes. The palate reveals richness and depth without excess, striking a perfect balance with ideal concentration and a pleasant bitterness on the finish. This is a remarkable bottle with a potential aging capacity of 6 to 8 years. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Manual harvest, followed by a slow and gentle whole-cluster pressing. Sixty percent of the harvest is vinified in oak barrels that have held 3 to 4 wines, aging for 11 months, while the remaining 40% is aged in tanks. Alcoholic fermentation is temperature-controlled and lasts for 2 to 3 months.

Color:

Bright, clear golden yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and creamy, with lovely lemony and delicate vanilla notes.

Palate:

Rich and deep with sparkling fruit, this well-balanced wine releases concentrated juice with a sweetly bitter finish on the palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallop aumônières, sea bass stuffed with baby vegetables, foie gras au torchon, sweetbreads.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Founded in 2009 on the slopes of Vergisson and Davayé, Domaine David Bienfait embodies the passion and dedication of this young winemaker. With just 6 hectares, he highlights the splendor of southern Burgundy, producing wines from Pouilly, Saint-Véran, and Mâcon-Villages.