Philippe Valette belongs to the third generation of wine growers in charge of the 8.5-hectare family domaine of the Mâconnais coast, producing exclusively white wines. Converted into organic farming in 1992, the domaine pays special attention to soil and vines throughout the year. The wines are neither filtered nor clarified. Philippe Valette likes to take his time, the élevage of his wines is done depending on their maturity, not according to the market. The wines spend 9, 14 or 18 months in barrels and even up to seven years for certain cuvées. Outstanding wines are exceptional, with a finesse and a rare complexity

Located in the Chaintré sector at the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, the parcel Les Plantes Vieilles is planted with very old vines, between 70 and 90 years of age. The soil here is predominantly clay-limestone, interspersed with white marl, lending the wine its chalky minerality, remarkable aromatic depth and rich texture. The grapes are harvested by hand at full ripeness into small crates to preserve the integrity of the fruit. Fermentation is spontaneous, without any œnological inputs. The wine is then aged for an extended period of up to 36 months on its fine lees, before being bottled without fining or filtration.
In the glass, the wine shows a brilliant golden hue. The nose is expressive and complex, unfolding aromas of ripe citrus, white fruits such as pear and peach, dried flowers, fresh hazelnut, and smoky, mineral undertones. On the palate, it is broad and unctuous, supported by lively acidity and a well-defined saline minerality.