Domaine Daniel et Julien Barraud - Pouilly-Fuissé - Alliance - Vieilles Vignes - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Produced from a very ripe harvest, the 2020 white Pouilly-Fuissé Alliance Vieilles Vignes is a full-bodied Chardonnay with a fine oaky vanilla note. Full-bodied and concentrated, it has a creamy style with just the right amount of minerality provided by its terroir, giving it depth and depth. A fine bottle to drink quietly over 5 years or more. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand.

Color:

Golden yellow with good intensity.

Nose:

Very ripe Chardonnay, with vanilla notes brought out by the ageing process.

Palate:

Generous and concentrated, let yourself be seduced by the creamy style and the minerality that give this cuvée depth and dimension.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, gambas fricassee, scallop carpaccio, frogs' legs with parsley, quenelles with Nantua sauce, grilled fish with fennel, Bresse poultry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A benchmark in the Mâconnais region and honored with 2 stars by RVF, Domaine Barraud stands out as a must-visit estate. The meticulous attention to both vineyard and winery, the commitment to organic farming, and the diligent care of Julien Barraud and his sister Anaïs elevate their wines to the pinnacle of their appellation. These are age-worthy whites renowned for their balance and precision.