Domaine Marcel Couturier
Founded by Marcel Couturier with his first vintage in 2005, this small estate has made a name for itself. The winery is located in the commune of Fuissé in the southernmost part of Burgundy, with stunning views of the village of Loché, Mâcon and the great plain of Bresse.
Marcel Couturier is a humble and down-to-earth vigneron, offering a wide range of fresh, expressive, concentrated, and generous white Burgundies made from Chardonnay. Today, Marcel's two children, Cladie and Auxence, have joined their father in the winery.
White wines from Domaine Marcel Couturier
from Domaine Marcel Couturier
Domaine Marcel Couturier attaches great importance to sustainability and is committed to protecting the environment. The 11 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards in multiple appellations such as Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Loché, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Loché, Mâcon-Vinzelles and Mâcon Blanc are meticulously cultivated and all grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee the highest quality. The Domaine works closely with local farmers and organic growers to ensure that all practices are sustainable and environmentally responsible. In the cellar, all wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels sourced exclusively from French forests. Couturier relies on wild native yeasts to maintain the aromatic purity of the fruit and complexity of the wines. The wines are certified organic and the winery has been as well certified biodynamic since 2022.
A peculiarity of the winery is its location within a fault zone, meaning different soil types exist close to one another within a small area. Some vineyards are planted on sandstone and schist soils, which produce wines with floral aromas and pronounced fruit, fresh and cheerful wines for early drinking, such as the Mâcon “Aux Scellés”. But they also have old vineyards planted on limestone and clay soils, which produce structured wines suitable for aging, such as the Pouilly-Loché "Le Bourg".
The wines of Domaine Marcel Couturier offer a perfect synthesis of terroir, tradition and modern technology, they are appreciated by connoisseurs and wine lovers worldwide.
Producer
Massena / Jaysen Collins
Dan Standish and Jaysen Collins were college friends, and in the late 1990s they decided to put their talents together to produce wine. Recently, Jaysen Collins has taken charge of the "Massena" project on his own.The grapes are purchased from growers in Greenock, Kalimna and Koonunga Hill in the northwest Barossa Valley.
Bodegas Amézola de la Mora
The Amézola de la Mora family vineyard originated in the 19th century. Already then it enjoyed a good reputation in large parts of the country. With the appearance of the dreaded phylloxera plague, however, production unfortunately came to an end. In 1986, Iñigo Amézola de la Mora brought the family estate back to life.
Château Raymond Lafon
Located in the heart of the Sauternes area, this winery comprises 18 hectares, 16 of which planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The maximum yield by law is 25 hectolitres per hectare. The yields at Raymond-Lafon average only 8 to 10 hectolitres per hectare; in other words, one vine will produce only one glass of delicious wine. Over several pickings, the grapes are harvested one by one according to their level of maturity. In some years, this can result in up to ten selected hand harvests. This alone lets one appreciate the great value of this wine.