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In this article, we're going to tell you about Domaine Ferret, another estate in the Burgundy region. With an average production of 90,000 bottles per year an The estate covers 18.5 hectares and the average age of the vines is 40 years. Find out more about the history of the estate, run by talented winemaker Audrey. Braccini as well as these flagship cuvées.

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Where does this field come from?

?  Located in the Pouilly-Fuissé in the Burgundy region, was founded in 1840. Women in particular have distinguished themselves in this field: Jeanne Ferret who was the first winemaker in the 1950s-1960s to bottle and sell her wine. This method of operation is not very common because wine was mainly sold in bulk to merchants. Thanks to her, parcel-based vinification has made its appearance on the estate. Jeanne's daughter Colette was much more focused on breeding. Then it's the turn of Audrey Bracciniwho has been at the helm of this Mâconnais star since it was acquired by Burgundy wine merchant Louis jadot. Since then, the estate has produced the finest Pouilly-Fuissé.

 

Audrey Braccini, a talented winemaker!

☀ Audrey Braccini is a brilliant oenologist who always brings out the best in every cuvée she produces. His main goal remains the same: keep the purity of the chardonnay and the density of Fuissé. She is renowned for her talent in winemaking and her understanding of the terroirs she looks after. It has also contributed to the evolution of farming practices thanks to soil tillage and the start of the conversion to biodynamics. A new cellar preserves the entire harvest, most of which comes from vineyards in Fuisséplus beautiful plots on Vergisson. The history of this estate continues thanks to the house Jadot. 

 

The estate's great vintages :

? In this article, we'll introduce you to some superb wines produced by the Ferret property. Most of these wines are in stock on our site. We are fortunate to have allocations every year from the estate. You can even set up an email alert in your Comptoir des Millésimes customer account! This way, you'll be the first to know when arrivals from Ferret estate. Here are a few of the finest vintages:

 

  • Pouilly Fuissé Clos des Prouges - Tête de Cru -Domaine Ferret

This cuvée is a song of voluptuousness, with notes of citrus oils, burnt matches, wheat toast and ripe melon. He expresses himself with precision and opulence. Fuisséenne ". The palate is distinguished by its relief, fleshiness and juiciness. Pairs well with snail puff pastries, veal chops in sauce, goat's milk cheeses and firm cow's milk cheeses.

  • Pouilly Fuissé Les Ménètrières - Cuvée Hors Classe-Domaine Ferret :

The nose reveals subtle woodiness and fleshy fruit. discreet white. After a fine attack on the palate, it reveals an exciting roundness and stands out from other parcel selections thanks to its rare length. The richness and balance of this cuvée deserve to be paired with dishes such as sole Meunière, foie gras terrine, grilled lobster, sea bass, Bresse chicken with ceps, but also cheeses such as Vacherin Mont d'Or, Saint-Marcellin or even a St-Maure.

  • Pouilly Fuissé-Domaine Ferret :

A fine balance between roundness and freshness. This delicately sappy cuvée is characterized by its ominous tension and discretion in a sunny vintage. Serve with shellfish, seafood, grilled or pan-fried fish, white meats and fresh goat or cow cheeses.

 

Some Ferret wines to know:
  • Pouilly Fuissé Tournant de Pouilly - Cuvée Hors Classe - Estate Ferret
  • Pouilly Fuissé Les Ménétrières - Cuvée Hors Classe - Estate Ferret
  • Macon Fuissé - Domaine Ferret

We hope that this article on Ferret wine estate will have pleased you. NIf you have any questions, please leave a comment and we'll get back to you. For more wine articles on Burgundy estates, please visit our blog, in the "Guide des Domaines" section: 

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