2023 Pouilly-Fuissé En Bertilionne, Domaine du Roc des Boutires

• Style: Refined, mineral-driven Chardonnay
• Taste: Citrus blossom, stone fruit, honeysuckle with limestone precision
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, poultry, mushroom, oily fish
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 8–10°C, now or cellar 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

The 2023 En Bertilionne opens with fragrant citrus blossom, stone fruit and honeysuckle before settling into composed seriousness. On the palate, richness and restraint marry beautifully: real weight and texture from half the wine spending time in used French oak, yet never heavy. A seam of minerality anchors everything with limestone precision, while vibrant acidity keeps it alive and food-friendly, carrying layered flavours cleanly to a lingering finish. At 13% alcohol, it drinks with refinement rather than power.

The Winery — Domaine du Roc des Boutires

Owned by the Parinet family of Château du Moulin-à-Vent since 2016, this domaine has been reinvigorated with energy and dynamism. Situated in the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé and named for its proximity to the 'Aux Bouthières' vineyard and the iconic limestone escarpment of Roche de Solutré—the locals' 'Sphinx of the Mâconnais'—the estate embodies the region's extraordinary geological richness. The modest 0.57-hectare En Bertilionne plot holds vines averaging 35 years old, farmed organically and biodynamically at 360 metres on east-facing slopes. The 2023 vintage benefited from a hot, sunny summer following an unstable July; grapes ripened fully with generous harvest volume. Whole bunches were pressed gently and fermented 50/50 across stainless steel and used oak, then aged on lees without stirring—a measured approach letting the vineyard speak.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted chicken with herbs, Dover sole, sautéed scallops and creamy mushroom dishes all shine alongside this wine. The mineral edge makes it equally at home with goat cheese or grilled seafood. The vibrant acidity and balanced structure suit both Sunday lunch gatherings and intimate date nights. A natural cork closure and organic farming speak to a producer serious about the long view. This is Pouilly-Fuissé as it should taste—refined, characterful, and utterly drinkable now. Explore our Chardonnay selection, browse more from France, or discover the rest of our Whites with Oak.