Jean Loron Les Vieux Murs Pouilly Fuisse 2018

Les Vieux Murs is a cuvée that blends Fuissé wines for their elegant, well-rounded qualities with Solutré for its zingy notes and minerality. This white wine is well-balanced with a dense body lifted by a saline intensity. The aromas are expressive and persistent, with a sharp, fresh finish.

Les Vieux Murs is a special blend of wines from two origins : from Fuissé, lieux-dits "Les Séries" or "Les Littes", for elegance and roundness ; and from Solutré like "Riat" and "Montgarçin", for acidity and minerality. Two origins that complement each other perfectly. Age of the vineyard : more than 30 years. Direct pressing. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aged on oak barrels for 30% of volume : 1/3 on new oak barrels, 1/3 on 1 year old barrel and 1/3 on 2 years old barrel during 9 or 10 months. 70% of volume : aged on fine lees in stainless steel.

The 750 hectares of vines in the Pouilly Fuissé appellation are spread over the chalky hills lining the Saône River Valley (dating from the Jurassic Era). The valley is dominated by the two rocky outcrops of Solutré and Vergisson. According to local legend, prehistoric men who lived on the rock of Solutré used to hunt wild horses by driving them over the edge.