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Burgundy represents, for many, the epitome of world-class winemaking. Standing amongst the most historic Burgundian houses of this famed French region is Labouré-Roi. Established in 1832, this forward-thinking winery is today one of the appellation’s most successful and prolific producers with wines distributed to over thirty countries worldwide and annual sales revenues in excess of $70 million.

On each bottle of Labouré-Roi is the regal fleur-de-lys, the emblem of the French King Louis VII. While this house respects its remarkable heritage, it has embraced the future like few other Burgundian producers. Labouré-Roi’s winemaking facility is indeed one of the more technically-advanced within the region, with a cellaring capacity of 1,300 barrels. This supplements an impressive 16th century cellar, which is still used for storage and aging of select bottles.

Located in Nuits-Saint-George, Labouré-Roi has long been committed to making world-class wine accessible to all. To that end, it currently works with an impressive one hundred growers throughout nearly every major winemaking region of France, from regional appellations and the most celebrated Burgundy villages, to superlative Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Labouré-Roi’s fine wines have over the years received numerous international awards and accolades.

Production Area
The controlled appellation of Pouilly Fuissé, instituted in 1936, takes in the four villages of Solutré-Pouilly, Fuissé, Vergisson and Chaintré. Our Reserve Pouilly Fuissé is crafted from Chardonnay grapes hand-harvested from a selection of old vines located in the two villages of Puissé and Vergisson. Lying on a foundation of fossiliferous limestone identical to those found further north in the Côte d'Or, the Bajocien escarpments of Solutré and Vergisson owe their dramatic profile to the presence of hard fossil corals which have resisted erosion. The vines are planted on the slopes and at the foot of these two hills on marly-limestone soils of Jurassic origin mixed with small rocks and schist. The hillsides have an easterly or south-easterly exposure and altitudes of 250 to 280 meters. Grapes come from 30-year-old low-yield vines.

Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay

Vinification
Grapes are harvested in late September at optimum maturity. Fermentation takes approximately three weeks in a combination of stainless steel and barrels, followed by 100% malolactic fermentation. This wine was aged 10 months in a combination of new, one- and two- year-old oak barrels (1/3 each), before bottling.

Color
A brilliant, golden-hue

Bouquet
A dazzling array of aromas, mingling passion fruit, coconut and toffee with nuances of hazelnut and almond cream

Taste
Distinctive and harmonious with a lengthy finish. The epitome of a great white Burgundy

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
Rich and complex, this wine has a characteristic hint of minerality which allows it to partner with lobster or crawfish as well as foie gras. It also goes well with white meats such as veal or poultry in cream sauce, as well as goat cheese.