Château de Beauregard, a venerable estate in the Mâconnais, presents its 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé 'Vers Cras'. This cuvée originates from a distinguished lieu-dit within the appellation, renowned for its specific geological composition and optimal exposition.
The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, elevated to Premier Cru status for certain climats in 2020, is celebrated for its complex limestone and marl soils, which impart a distinctive minerality and structure to its Chardonnay wines. The 2018 vintage, characterized by a warm growing season, yielded grapes of excellent ripeness and concentration, while retaining the essential acidity that defines quality Mâconnais Chardonnay.
Château de Beauregard's meticulous viticulture and judicious winemaking, often involving a thoughtful oak regime and extended lees contact, aim to articulate the inherent qualities of the 'Vers Cras' terroir with precision and depth. This wine is crafted for both immediate enjoyment and significant cellar evolution.
Tasting notes
The 2018 'Vers Cras' reveals a luminous golden hue. On the nose, it presents an intricate bouquet of ripe yellow apple, white peach, and toasted almond, underpinned by a pronounced mineral salinity and subtle notes of acacia blossom.
The palate is both expansive and precise, offering a rich texture balanced by a vibrant acidity. Flavours of citrus zest, hazelnut, and a creamy lees character unfold, leading to a persistent finish marked by a saline minerality and a delicate hint of vanilla from oak integration. This wine demonstrates excellent typicity and ageing potential.