The vines are 70-85 years old, some over 100 years old. Planting density 9,000 trees/ha, eastern slope. A field with high potential. Clay, rich in iron and lime. The name comes from the fact that the former owner used this field as the best land. This new domaine was jointly established by Olivier Meurlan, a top domaine who is said to be the leading figure in the Maconnais region and has been promoted to Premier Cru, and Dominique Lafon, owner of Domaine Comte Lafon, a top domaine in Meursault and a great dry white wine maker in Burgundy. The Clos des Carles vineyard, located at the southernmost point of Pouilly-Fuisse, is a historic vineyard that dates back more than 100 years, and as soon as Meurlan and Dominique stepped into the vineyard, they immediately felt the potential and greatness of this vineyard. This century-old vineyard overlooking the Saône River is a monopoly surrounded by a long, high stone wall (Clos). The 2.23ha vineyard contains some of the oldest vines, planted in 1917. They decided to pool their experience and know-how to create a wine that would surpass any Pouilly-Fuisse ever produced. [About the establishment of Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru]
In 2020, INAO established Premier Cru for the first time in Pouilly-Fuissé. Of the total 800 hectares of Pouilly-Fuissé, 22 climats covering 90 hectares have been approved. The cuvees from four vineyards, Soeur la Roche and Clos de France in the Vergisson area in the north, and Clos des Carles and Chevrières in the Chantres area in the south, have been promoted to Premier Cru.
*We carry three types: Clos des Carles, Soeur la Roche (Domaine Merland), and Chevrières (Domaine Merland).