• Olivier Merlin
  • Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Clos de France

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.23 ha (0.57 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1965 and 1985
    • Terroir: Located next to the church in the village of Vergisson, the northernmost village of Pouilly Fuissé, east-facing, 300-330 m altitude, 15% slope, shallow soil with Triassic (gryphées) limestone.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, 8,000 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled, fermentation and aging for 18 months in barrels, no fining, light filtration.

    Additional Info

    Olivier's sons Théo and Paul began renting this vineyard in 2017. 2018 was the first vintage release.