Why do we love it?
Dominique Cornin's Pouilly Fuisse is an anthem to Chardonnay! This wonderful wine is only aged in stainless-steel tanks in contrast with the majority of the region's wines that are aged in oak barrels. This is how it acquires its unique structure but also its expressiveness! Just to mention that it got 92pts from Wine Advocate and 91pts from Decanter and Vinous!
Dominique and his son, Romaine, are dedicated to biodynamic cultivation and winemaking with an emphasis on the region’s special terroir and detail. They have as their motto "if this grape cannot be eaten by our children, it will not enter our wine". For this reason, they do not use anything chemical or synthetic, both in their cultivation and in their vinification. Absolutely respecting the grandeur of the place, they vinify each parcel separately so that they can maintain its special characteristics and have complete control over the final result.
Pouilly Fuisse Cornin comes from 4 different plots planted between 1909 and 1965 in Chaintre and Pouilly Fuisse. Their combination gives unique complexity and balance to the wine. It ferments with indigenous yeasts and ages in stainless steel tanks, in contact with its wine lees, for 12 months. It is then bottled unfiltered and without any other intervention.
The result is impressive and rich both now and after 10 years. Try it now!
Tastes Like
Pouilly Fuisse Cornin has medium lemon color and discreet nose that gradually becomes more expressive. Bergamot, pear, citron, lemon, honeycomb, toast, dough, ripe peach, and melon compose a complex bouquet.
On the palate, white flowers such as honeysuckle and chamomile are mixed with notes of peach, citron, bergamot, dough, and honey. It has rich body, oily texture, and crisp acidity.
