The Domaine Simonin Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Charmes” is produced by the small, family-run Domaine Simonin estate in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, where around seven hectares of Chardonnay are cultivated using traditional vineyard practices. The wine comes from the “Les Charmes” climat, a well-regarded site planted on limestone and clay soils that provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine’s mineral character and balance. The estate focuses on careful vineyard management to preserve fruit purity and express the terroir of Pouilly-Fuissé.

Made from 100% Chardonnay, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels to retain freshness while adding texture and complexity. The wine is typically aged on its fine lees for around 10–12 months, sometimes with bâtonnage, which enhances richness and mouthfeel before bottling. Production from the parcel is relatively small—only a few thousand bottles—resulting in a focused, terroir-driven Pouilly-Fuissé with layered fruit and subtle oak influence

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

Burgundy - in eastern France, is one of the world’s most revered wine regions, celebrated for its deep-rooted history, complex terroirs, and single-varietal expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Unlike Bordeaux's grand blends, Burgundy focuses on purity and place, with wines that reflect the nuances of individual vineyards—sometimes just a few rows of vines. The region is divided into key subregions: Chablis in the north (crisp, mineral whites), the Côte de Nuits (prestigious reds like Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée), the Côte de Beaune (home to legendary whites like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet), as well as the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. With a mosaic of limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate, Burgundy produces wines of finesse, elegance, and remarkable aging potential. Its system of classifications—from regional to village, premier cru, and grand cru—is rooted in centuries of tradition and terroir-driven philosophy.