In the village of Pouilly, in the middle of the Pouilly-Fuissé AOC lies Domaine du Roc des Boutires. The winery’s name draws on both terroir and tradition: its proximity with the Roche de Solutré, an emblem of the appellation and a testament to the extraordinary geologic richness of this vineyard; as well as the Domaine’s settlement in the very heart of one of the best terroirs of the appellation – “Aux Bouthières.” In the ancient French vocabulary, a “boutière” was a secondary road that mule skinners used for the transportation of oils and wines in remote parts of the country. The vineyard of Domaine du Roc des Boutires is only 5 kilometers (3.12 miles) west of the ancient Roman track, on a very small road that now leads to the village of Solutré, the hills of the Mâconnais and the plains of the Charolais. 

 The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from the commune of Leynes, from the terroirs on the northern slope of the commune of Solutré, on the Bourgogne Blanc appellation. 

The harvest was late, due to a heterogeneous maturity and low yields due to spring frost and humidity. The vintage was slow but accomplished full maturity. 

The berries are driven to the press by gravity and immediately whole-bunch-pressed. Once the press is complete, the juices are cooled down to 46.4° F (8°C) for about a month in order to make the particles fall into the tank. The cold soak preserves the best quality and primary aromas. Malolactic fermentation happens naturally. 

On the nose, the wine expresses fresh aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers. On the palate, the wine showcases intensity with refreshing acidity and a lively and persistent finish.