The Paquet Family has been making wine on this property for 3 generations, slowly expanding their holdings to the current 46 acres that encompass the appellations, Macon-Chaintré, Macon-Fuissé, Saint Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé. The name of the property comes from the name of a Roman Lord who lived in the village during the early roman Empire and probably created the name Fuissé. Jean-Paul Paquet now works with his son, Yannick, a trained oenologist, on the property producing wines with respect for the environment, using organic farming methods and interventions only when absolutely necessary, called the “Lutte raisonée” in French, meaning “reasonable approach”.
The Macon-Fuissé, as all the wines of this property, is made from pure chardonnay. There are 6.4 acres of vines of an average age of 20 years, planted in a limestone-clay soil hillside at 250-300 meters in altitude, with a south-southeastern exposure.
The grapes are harvested manually and fermented in stainless steel using only natural yeasts. Following the fermentation, the wine is filtered, and allowed to rest in stainless steel vats until bottling the following February.
This is a fresh and very affordable chardonnay from the heart of the Macon region. The fruit and crisp acidity dance together for a delightful taste experience that comes purely from the chardonnay fruit, as this wine never sees an oak barrel. A clean and refreshing minerality adds to the depth and roundness of this wine and makes it a good companion to shellfish, white flaky fish, lightly seasoned chicken, and more delicate cheeses. We love it here just by itself.
Jean Paul Paquet in front of an ageing cask.
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The Paquet Family has been making wine on this property for 3 generations, slowly expanding their holdings to the current 46 acres that encompass the appellations, Macon-Chaintré, Macon-Fuissé, Saint Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé. The name of the property comes from the name of a Roman Lord who lived in the village during the early roman Empire and probably created the name Fuissé. Jean-Paul Paquet now works with his son, Yannick, a trained oenologist, on the property producing wines with respect for the environment, using organic farming methods and interventions only when absolutely necessary, called the “Lutte raisonée” in French, meaning “reasonable approach”.
