Today there is more focus on the fruit in the wines, says Damien Martin. There is also a better tension, with a nice minerality. The place is Davayé, in the heart of the Mâconnais. This is white wine country, not far from the iconic sites of the Rock of Solutré and the Rock of Vergisson.
Since Damien Martin arrived at the family domaine in 2010 Domaine de la Denante has doubled both in terms of surface area and number of cuvées. Yields have been reduced and focus is now on lieux-dits rather than large cuvées.

The Pouilly-Fuissé of the domaine is not quite as old. Planted in 1976 this parcel recently had what could be called a second life. It does not say on the labels, but it is in Vers Chânes in Fuissé. It’s at the top of the slope and previously the grapes often proved difficult to ripen.
“It was just below the forest – says Damien Martin. – In 2014 they removed the trees and as a result the wine turned into something completely different. Now it’s rich, with notes of candied fruit and vanilla. ”
Tasting Notes
This wine has soft fruit, a creamy texture and light acidity. It is balanced, fruity with apple and spice flavors.