Passion is not enough according to Jean-Paul Paquet, owner of Domaine de Fussiacus.

In his opinion it is knowledge, acquired through long seasons in the vineyard, that enables the winemaker to produce great wine. Armed with this philosophy Jean-Paul manages 11ha in southern Burgundy in the heart of the Mâconnais, south-west of Macon, and creates wines enhanced by his vast experience. Thanks to the generosity of the terroir, his wines reveal typicity, finesse and elegance.

The Fuissé region in the south of Burgundy is 250-300 metres above sea level. The soil there is predominantly argilo-calcareous. At Fussiacus the average vine age is 25 years so that the plants are in balance and at their peak of production. The techniques are those of organic farming albeit not certified. The harvest here is by hand.