2022 Alexis Pollier Macon-Villages
Tasting Notes:
This vibrant Mâcon-Villages offers fresh citrus zest and tropical fruit flavors with a touch of minerality, balanced by crisp acidity. It pairs beautifully with goat cheese, white meats & fish, or as a refreshing aperitif. The vineyards are planted in clay-limestone soils, and the wine is fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels to enhance its complexity.
About Alexis Pollier:
Born in Fuissé in 1995, Alexis Pollier is the fifth generation in a family of dedicated winemakers from the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé. With a deep connection to his family’s winemaking legacy, Alexis took the bold step to cultivate and vinify his own vineyards at the age of twenty, embracing both tradition and innovation to craft exceptional wines.
Alexis’s vineyards span some of the most prestigious appellations in Burgundy, including Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon Milly-Lamartine, Mâcon-Villages, Bourgogne, and Beaujolais. His passion for exploring these distinct terroirs allows him to craft wines that reflect the true essence of the land, combining purity, precision, and elegance in every bottle.
In 2019, Alexis built a state-of-the-art cellar, equipped with oak barrels and thermo-regulated vats. This modern facility enables him to fine-tune the vinification process, ensuring his wines are both balanced and expressive. His attention to detail, coupled with his hands-on approach, results in wines that are celebrated for their quality and distinctiveness.
What truly sets Alexis Pollier apart is his commitment to the environment. His vineyards are HVE (High Environmental Value) certified, demonstrating his dedication to sustainable farming practices. This certification reflects Alexis’s efforts to protect biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and produce wines that are not only exceptional but also responsibly made.
By achieving HVE certification, Alexis ensures that his winemaking respects nature and preserves the integrity of his vineyards for future generations.
Tasting Notes:
This vibrant Mâcon-Villages offers fresh citrus zest and tropical fruit flavors with a touch of minerality, balanced by crisp acidity. It pairs beautifully with goat cheese, white meats & fish, or as a refreshing aperitif. The vineyards are planted in clay-limestone soils, and the wine is fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels to enhance its complexity.
About Alexis Pollier:
Born in Fuissé in 1995, Alexis Pollier is the fifth generation in a family of dedicated winemakers from the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé. With a deep connection to his family’s winemaking legacy, Alexis took the bold step to cultivate and vinify his own vineyards at the age of twenty, embracing both tradition and innovation to craft exceptional wines.
Alexis’s vineyards span some of the most prestigious appellations in Burgundy, including Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon Milly-Lamartine, Mâcon-Villages, Bourgogne, and Beaujolais. His passion for exploring these distinct terroirs allows him to craft wines that reflect the true essence of the land, combining purity, precision, and elegance in every bottle.