2022 Domaine Cheveau Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 'Pouilly'

100% Chardonnay from vines in three climats- “Au Buchot”,  “Morlay”, and “Le Clos”, the oldest of which were planted in 1946. Hand harvested and fermented with native yeast, and the wine is raised on the lees for one year in 600-liter barrels followed by a year in stainless steel tanks. “Pouilly” is considered the great premier cru of Pouilly-Fuissé.  This is amazing, classic Burgundy for a very good price- we would put this against much more expensive wines. Fantastic density of ripe Chardonnay stonefruit and orchard fruit flavors, with perfectly integrated oak. Rich but fresh, powerful but vibrant, and with a long, swelling, mineral-saturated finish.  Drink now- 2035. Domaine Cheveau is a third generation estate in the hamlet of Solutré-Pouilly in the heart of the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé.