Decanter awarded the 2024 Château Vitallis Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Pouilly" 97 points and Best in Show — and it costs $39.99. K&L Burgundy buyer Alex Pross on the best set of wines this direct-import Mâconnais estate has ever produced, priced $19.99–$39.99.
Read MoreWines from the record-breaking 2022 vintage have arrived, with classics and up-and-coming appellations ready to deliver excellent value.
Read MoreToday's Burgundy Newsletter shines a spotlight on several direct-import favorites and their recent releases that have just arrived in stock. The Chardonnays of 2022 are the focus with Sylvain Langoureau's superb St-Aubins, Paul Pernot's ultra-classic Puligny-Montrachets, Mâconnaise value stunners from Château Vitallis, and Chablis QPR performers from Seguinot-Bordet. The old-school 2021 red Burgundy vintage is highlighted by a quintet of astounding 1er Beaune offerings from Albert Morot for simply unbelievable pricing.
Read MoreChâteau Vitallis is in the town of Solutré surrounded by Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards in southern Burgundy’s Mâcon region. They can trace their origins back to 1835 when the Dutron family took over the domaine. The same family is still at the helm, with Denis Dutron in the driver’s seat and his son Maxime managing the winemaking responsibilities. They have an envious selection of vineyard holdings scattered across appellations focusing mainly on Pouilly-Fuissé.
Read MoreIt’s an exciting era in Pouilly-Fuissé, as the region finally gets awarded premier cru status for some of its best vineyards. Historic families with excellent holdings like Denis and Maxime Dutron of Château Vitallis are exemplars of the quality coming out of the region.
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