Domaine Jessica Litaud - Pouilly Fuissé 1er Cru - Les Crays 2024
Domaine Jessica Litaud is a young and already highly regarded address in the Mâconnais, located in Fuissé at the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. After formative experiences in Burgundy and elsewhere, Jessica Litaud founded her estate with an artisanal and demanding approach, focused on the precise enhancement of the climats. The Les Crays climat, classified as Premier Cru, rests on typical stony limestone soils of this Fuissé sector, bringing tension and finesse to the Chardonnay. The favorable exposure and moderate altitude allow for a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The vineyard work is carried out with great attention to soil life and terroir expression. This Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru fully belongs to the new generation of great whites from the Mâconnais.
The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Les Crays 2024 reveals a precise and elegant expression of Chardonnay. The nose opens with aromas of ripe lemon, fresh apple, and white flowers, complemented by a clear and chalky mineral frame. The palate is straight and chiseled, supported by a fine acidity that brings tension and length. The body is balanced, with a silky texture that gains depth with aeration. The restrained aging supports the wine without ever masking the purity of the fruit or the identity of the climat. The whole offers a very readable and modern interpretation of terroir Pouilly-Fuissé.
The 2024 vintage stands out for its freshness and balance, making this wine as appealing in its youth as it is promising for aging. At the table, Les Crays ideally accompanies fine fish, shellfish, or cuisines with delicate textures. Its precision and length make it a gastronomic wine, but also a tasting white for lovers of taut and mineral Burgundy. This cuvée accurately reflects the seriousness and sensitivity of Jessica Litaud's work. A racé, elegant Premier Cru deeply rooted in its terroir.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
