This wine will be available around September 10.
Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru “Au Vignerais” 2022
Domaine du Chalet Pouilly – 100% Chardonnay | Mâconnais, Burgundy
✨Experience Mâconnais Grandeur✨
Why You’ll Love It
This is an exceptional introduction to the newly recognized Premier Crus of the Mâconnais. If you seek a Burgundian white with pedigree, grace, and remarkable aging potential, the 2022 “Au Vignerais” Premier cru is an essential addition to your collection. It is a wine that honors tradition while paving the way for the future of Pouilly-Fuissé.
From the limestone slopes of Solutré-Pouilly in southern Burgundy comes this superb Premier Cru Pouilly-Fuisse, a Chardonnay that is deep, elegant, and distinguished. Grown at 300 meters on the southern slope of the Roche de Solutré, “Au Vignerais” is one of the most celebrated Premier Cru climats in the region, producing wines that rival the great whites of the Côte de Beaune.
🍋 Tasting Notes
The 2022 vintage opens with a subtle hint of toasted wood, giving way to a layered bouquet of citrus zest, white peach, hazelnut, and lime blossom. The palate is supple and creamy, perfectly balanced by bright acidity and a finely textured mineral finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vinification & Aging
The wine is a blend of grapes from several old-vine plots:
La Rousselonne (1946, 1979)
La Mure (1985)
Les Crays (1987)
Au Vignerais (1946)
Les Fournias (1992)
After pneumatic pressing and cold settling, the juice is fermented and aged for 16 months in 500L French oak barrels, with 15% new oak. Lees stirring and careful topping up preserve depth and freshness without overwhelming the fruit.
🌱 Viticulture Philosophy
Domaine du Chalet Pouilly follows a minimal-intervention approach, respecting the unique expression of each parcel. No chemical herbicides are used, and yields are carefully controlled to ensure purity and concentration. The domaine is certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and embraces sustainable practices rooted in tradition.
🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas
Serve chilled at 14°C. This Premier Cru is a natural companion to:
Seafood: grilled lobster, scallop carpaccio, or Saint-Pierre
White meats & poultry: roasted pork, chicken in a salted crust
Refined pasta: fettuccine with cream or truffle oil
Fresh cuisine: avocado with prawns, sushi, sashimi
Cheeses: Saint-Nectaire, Charolle, Comté
This is a wine that bridges cultures. While it pairs perfectly with traditional Burgundian fare, its elegant profile makes it a spectacular match for the nuanced flavors of Japanese cuisine. Imagine pairing it with the creamy texture of toro sashimi, the delicate crunch of shrimp tempura, or the rich, umami-laden notes of miso-marinated cod. Its minerality and acidity will refresh the palate, while its complexity will elevate every bite.
📍 About the Appellation
In 2020, Pouilly-Fuissé was granted Premier Cru status for 22 of its finest climats—only 24% of the appellation’s vineyards. “Au Vignerais,” located in Solutré-Pouilly, is one of these prestigious sites, known for its limestone-clay soils and excellent sun exposure. Regulations for Premier Cru wines include lower yields (maximum 56 hl/ha), no use of chemical herbicides, and a minimum aging period of at least one year until July 1 of the year following harvest.
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