Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Location: Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France
Tasting Notes: Pale golden with subtle green reflections. The nose is refined and expressive, offering aromas of white peach, citrus, and green apple, intertwined with floral notes and a touch of minerality. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and elegant, with a lively acidity that enhances flavors of stone fruit, lemon, and a hint of almond, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish.
Notes: Domaine Barraud Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Les Crays" 2022 is produced from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the esteemed "Les Crays" vineyard, a premier cru site known for its limestone-rich soils that impart a distinctive minerality to the wine. The wine undergoes fermentation and aging in oak barrels, contributing to its complexity and finesse.
Food Pairing: Excellent with shellfish, grilled fish, poultry with creamy sauces, and soft cheeses. It also complements gourmet dishes and elegant dining experiences.
Winery Story: "Daniel Barraud is without question one of the finest growers in all of the Mâconnais and there is a credible argument to be made that his remarkable consistency vaults him right to the very top of the list … this man rarely misses." --Alan Meadows, Burghound Domaine Daniel et Julien Barraud is the source of Vergisson’s finest organic wines and sets the standard for world-class white Burgundy from the Maconnais. With its high-altitude vineyards, the petit hamlet of Vergisson is where the region’s finest wines are made. The history of the Barraud family began in 1905. Jean-Marie Barraud, a sharecropper, settled in the village of Vergisson in the Maconnais. He saved his earnings until in 1912, he was able to purchase vineyard land, the first parcels of the future Domaine Barraud. Toward the end of the 1930s, the estate's second generation was bottling their own wines on the property, with the first wine from the legendary 'Les Crays' vineyard appearing in 1947. In the 1970s, wines from the Mâconnais were slowly being discovered by the wider world for their high quality and serious value compared to white Burgundy from the Côte d'Or. Winemaker Daniel Barraud -- the family's fourth generation -- and his wife Martine today are widely held as one of the top winemaking families in the region. Their son, Julien, began working at the Domaine in 2006.
