Domaine Thierry Drouin Macon-Villages Plaisance 2023
Domaine Thierry Drouin Macon-Villages Plaisance 2023
This Pouilly-Fuissé has become one of our sneaky best-selling white Burgundies values! Sourced from the limestone-rich slopes of Vergisson, it delivers everything that makes Pouilly-Fuissé so compelling: generous orchard fruit, vibrant citrus, and a striking mineral backbone. Rich enough to satisfy, yet fresh and energetic, it's a Chardonnay that appeals to both longtime Burgundy lovers and newcomers alike.
• Appellation: Pouilly-Fuissé (Mâconnais)
• Village focus: Vergisson and surrounding limestone slopes
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: Dry, floral and stone-fruited, chalky mineral line
• Élevage: Aged on fine lees for texture and polish
• Drink window: Now through 2028
Tasting Profile
Ripe pear, Meyer lemon, white peach, citrus blossom, and crushed limestone. Silky and layered on the palate, with bright acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairings
Roast chicken, grilled shrimp, seared scallops, creamy pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and soft-ripened cheeses.
Our Take
Classic Pouilly-Fuissé—elegant, mineral, and impeccably balanced. A bottle that consistently punches above its price.
Since 1981, Thierry Drouin, and now his son Charles, have been making wines in Vergisson, only three miles from Pierreclos in southern Burgundy overlooking the Rocks of Solutré and Vergisson.
Based in the village of Vergisson the Drouin family domaine comprises some 11 hectares and is run by Thierry and son Charles-Edouard. Established for several generations it comprises 6ha of prime Pouilly Fuissé vineyards and 3ha of Macon Villages.