Château-Fuissé Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cuvée

On the palate, the 2022 Tête de Cuvée is rich and broad from the first sip, carrying ripe nectarine and warm citrus across a smooth, silky mid‑palate that reflects the cuvée’s blend of clay‑rich and limestone parcels. The wine shows generous weight and concentration, yet the naturally higher acidity of the Fuissé slopes keeps the texture lifted and energetic. Oak ageing (two‑thirds barrel, 20% new) adds a gentle creaminess and subtle spice, rounding the edges without muting the fruit. As it moves across the tongue, the limestone component tightens the structure, giving a clean, mineral line that balances the wine’s richness. The finish is long, fresh, and quietly powerful, tapering with citrus oil, stone‑fruit flesh, and a faint chalky echo.