• Château des Quarts
  • Pouilly Fuissé 1er Cru L’Orangerie Du Chateau Des Quarts

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.48 ha (1.19 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 2015 (2020 was the first vintage)
    • Terroir: Early-ripening site, this parcel within Aux Quarts is located next to the Orangerie du Château, which was built in 1875 and protected exotic plants during winter. Clay-limestone soils from the secondary era (Mesozoic, middle and lower Bajocian), with crinoidal limestone (Aalenian superior). Southeastern exposure, 230m altitude, 8% incline.
    • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: Whole bunch pressing, light decanting, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged 12 months in barrel and 6 months in stainless steel tank with just one racking, no fining, light filtration (kieselguhr).

    Additional Info

    Planted to the density of 10,000 vines per hectare (higher than the typical 6,500 to 8,000 vines per hectare in the Mâconnais).