By Domaine Pascal Renaud
Pouilly-Fuisse 1er Cru 2022 'Aux Bouthieres'

Vineyard Details
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Average Vine Age: 100 years
Production Area: 2 hectares
Vineyard Exposure: South, southeast
Soil: Clay-marl
Tillage: Grass cover
Harvest: Manual

Production
Pressing: Low-pressure pneumatic
Fermentation Vessel: Demi-muids
Fermentation Agent: Natural yeasts present on the grapes
Aging: On fine lees for about 24 months
Bottling: Estate

Tasting Notes
Color: Golden yellow, fat, dense
Nose: Brioche, buttery
Palate: A round, opulent, full, toasted attack. Ripe white-flesh fruits followed by a rich, complex mid-palate.

Service Recommendations
Cellar Aging: Strongly advised to wait a few years, even a few decades; do not hesitate to decant. A great wine for laying down to aid in maintaining freshness. Exceptional hold; a wine of yesteryear.
Serving Temperature: Cool, 10 to 12 degrees C
Accompaniment: Goes very well with spicy dishes, foie gras, and chicken with cream sauce.
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Wine: DOMAINE PASCAL RENARD Pouilly-Fuisse 'Aux Bouthieres' 2022
Score/Rating: 91
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026-2028
Review Date: 04/2026
Reviewed By: J. D'Angelo
Tasting Notes: The 2022 ‘Aux Bouthieres’ Pouilly-Fuisse offers a refined and harmonious take on Chardonnay. It opens with inviting aromas of crisp apple, ripe pear, and citrus zest, layered with notes of white peach, delicate florals, and hints of toasted almond alongside a faint flinty edge. On the palate, it balances richness with precision, delivering a smooth, rounded texture lifted by bright, refreshing acidity. Flavors of orchard fruit and citrus mingle with subtle leesy depth, carrying through to a lingering, polished finish touched by minerality and a gentle suggestion of oak. Graceful and well-defined, this Premier Cru reflects both the charm and the structure that make Pouilly-Fuisse so compelling.