Domaine Jessica Litaud - Pouilly Fuissé 1er Cru - Sur la Roche 2023
Domaine Jessica Litaud is part of this new generation of female winemakers from Mâconnais who bring a fine and precise interpretation to the great terroirs of Fuissé. Located in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, Jessica Litaud manages her estate with a demanding artisanal approach, focused on understanding the climats and seeking balance. The Sur la Roche climat, classified as Premier Cru, is one of the most emblematic sectors of the appellation, situated on exposed limestone slopes, very stony, literally carrying the vine on the bedrock. The altitude and exposure favor a slow ripening, preserving freshness and tension. This terroir gives Chardonnay a particularly upright and mineral expression. The Sur la Roche cuvée stands as one of the most finely chiseled interpretations of the estate.
The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Sur la Roche 2023 reveals an elegant and restrained aromatic profile, marked by notes of fresh lemon, crunchy apple, and white flowers, supported by a very clear chalky minerality. The palate is straight, tense, and precise, with a lively attack that evolves into a fuller and structured body. The natural acidity brings beautiful verticality and stretches the wine with finesse. The texture is fine, almost saline, faithfully reflecting the very limestone nature of the climat. The aging, conducted discreetly, accompanies the wine without ever masking the purity of the fruit or the reading of the terroir. The whole offers a remarkable balance between energy, depth, and elegance.
The 2023 vintage highlights the racé character and aging potential of this Premier Cru, which will gain complexity over time. At the table, Sur la Roche ideally accompanies fine fish, shellfish, or gastronomic dishes with delicate textures. Its precision and length make it a gastronomic wine, but also a tasting white for lovers of mineral and tense Burgundy. This cuvée perfectly illustrates the sensitivity and rigor of Jessica Litaud's work. A deep, finely chiseled Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru faithful to its terroir.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
