Wines Pouilly-Fuissé Château Luvernat - Cuvée Jean Jacques de Boisse - 2023

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Château Luvernat’s “Cuvée Jean Jacques de Boisse” 2023 is a refined Pouilly-Fuissé, a white Burgundy crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This vintage was blessed with a favourable growing season, resulting in wines that balance freshness and generosity. The Mâconnais, and particularly the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, is celebrated for nuanced Chardonnays, marked by ripe orchard fruit, hints of citrus, and delicate floral undertones. The limestone-rich soils impart an elegant minerality while the winemaking, typically involving some barrel ageing on fine lees, contributes subtle notes of toast and complexity, retaining vibrancy and purity.

The broader Mâconnais region lies in southern Burgundy and enjoys a warmer, sunnier climate than its northern counterparts. This ensures well-ripened grapes and suppleness in the finished wines. The soils are predominantly limestone and marl, excellent for developing the expressive minerality found in top-tier Pouilly-Fuissé. This appellation boasts a storied history, with a reputation for producing Chardonnays of both approachability and ageing potential since the AOC’s inception in 1936.

For food pairings, this wine’s elegance and vivacity naturally lend themselves to seafood, such as pan-seared scallops, oysters, or a rich shellfish risotto. Its creamy texture also works beautifully with roasted poultry in a light tarragon sauce or a classic Bresse chicken with crème. For regional harmony, consider pairing with ‘quenelles de brochet’ in a delicate Nantua sauce or local goat cheeses like Mâconnais AOP.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Pouilly-Fuissé at 10-12°C in a generously sized white wine glass to allow the aromas and textures to shine fully. Allowing the wine a short period to open in the glass will further reveal its layered complexity. This 2023 vintage can be enjoyed now for its freshness but will also reward a couple of years’ cellaring.