Domaine Perraud, Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru “Les Chevrières” 2022
Delicate aromas of white flowers, fresh pear, and white peach. On the palate, this is a wine with richness, zesty freshness, and depth. A high-quality Chardonnay with cellaring potential.
$465
The vintage
One of the most prestigious whites of the Mâconnais, a blend of power, finesse, and minerality.
Winery
Domaine PerraudAppellation & Region
Mâconnais, BurgundyBlend
100% ChardonnaySoil
clay-limestoneAlcohol Content
12.5%Vineyards & Vinification
“Les Chevrières” is amongst the 22 parcels that earned the status of Premier Cru thanks to its exposure and clay-limestone soils. The vines are planted up above the hill of Chaintré, they are certified Organic and produce grapes of incredible concentration and finesse.
Winemaking
After a gentle pressing in a pneumatic press, the wine is aged in 228L oak barrels of 3 to 4 wines and ¼ is new. Fermentation happens with natural yeasts and the wine is aged for 12 months before being filtered lightly and bottled.
