A well-balanced aroma reminiscent of white peach. The nuances of oak are also elegantly felt. In the mouth, a distinctive iodine flavor is felt, highlighting the depth and elegance of the flavor. Aged 8 to 10 years It can also be aged. To protect this historic plot and given the very high age of the vines, Merlan takes a very rigorous approach.
Variety: Chardonnay
Planting density: 10,000 plants/ha
Planted in: 1917, 1963
Yield: 48hl/ha
Organically grown, no chemical herbicides, hand harvested. The wine is made by Olivier Merlin and Dominique Lafon at Merlin's winery in La Roche-Vineuse. Direct pressing, light débourbage in stainless steel tanks. Oak barrels are used for alcoholic fermentation and MLF. Elevage in wooden barrels for 18 months, racking, light filtration and bottling. No clarification.
Residual sugar content: 0.5g/L
Total sulfite: 90mg/L
Free sulfur dioxide: 25mg/LThis is a new domaine established in 2012 through joint investment by Olivier Meerland of Domaine Meerland, a top domaine said to be the leader in the Maconnais region, 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 in the southernmost part of Pouilly-Fuissé, is a historic vineyard that dates back more than 100 years, and as soon as Meerland and Dominique stepped into the vineyard, they immediately felt the potential and greatness of this vineyard. Overlooking the Saône River, this 100-year-old vineyard is a monopoly surrounded by a long, high stone wall (Clos).
The oldest vines in the 2.23ha vineyard were planted almost 100 years ago in 1917. They decided to pool their experience and know-how to create a wine that would surpass any Pouilly-Fuisse ever produced.