Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Location: Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France
Tasting Notes: Bright straw yellow with hints of gold. The nose is aromatic and elegant, featuring notes of citrus fruits, white flowers, and ripe pear, with underlying hints of flint and toasted brioche. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and complex, with a vibrant acidity that underscores flavors of lemon zest, green apple, and a touch of honey, leading to a long, mineral-laden finish.
Notes: Domaine Barraud Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "Sur La Roche" 2023 is crafted from Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious "Sur La Roche" vineyard, known for its rocky limestone soils that impart a distinctive minerality to the wine. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels, enhancing its depth and complexity.
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with seafood, particularly crab and lobster, creamy poultry dishes, and fine cheeses. It also complements elegant meals and special occasions.
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.
