Domaine J. A. Ferret 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé

The 2022 Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly‑Fuissé is a vibrant and deliciously balanced Burgundy Chardonnay, showcasing the Fuissé hillside terroir perfectly. It combines crisp citrus brightness, almond-tinged minerality, and a creamy mid-palate texture—ready to enjoy now but also promising several years of graceful evolution.

🇫🇷 Terroir & Winemaking

• Produced from top-quality Chardonnay in Pouilly‑Fuissé’s amphitheater vineyards, with soils of clay, granite, and limestone contributing to structural complexity .

• The 2022 harvest, marked by warm, sun-rich conditions, allowed precise ripeness. Fermentation and aging occurred partly in older oak barrels (e.g. Tronçais, Vosges, Nevers), followed by aging on fine lees for around 10 months .

👃 Aroma

Bright and inviting, with notes of citrus blossom, fresh green apple, lemon zest, and underlying hints of almond and delicate floral nuance 

👄 Palate & Texture

• Palate: Crisp and harmonious—minerality and orchard fruit are laced with citrus and white peach, moving into a creamy center.

• Structure: Elegant mid-palate with a rounded, lush mouthfeel from lees aging and subtle oak integration 

🔚 Finish & Drinkability

• Finish: Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus-almond notes and firm acidity that cleanse the palate—a testament to its finesse.

• Cellaring: Ideal for immediate enjoyment yet holds promise for 3–5 more years of graceful evolution .

🌟 Style & Appeal

• A quintessential south-Burgundy Chardonnay—riper and richer than northern Burgundy, yet balanced with tension and freshness .

• Elegantly bridges richness and acidity: an expressive but disciplined wine that would complement a wide range of dishes.

🍽 Food Pairings

• Seafood & Fish: Shellfish, pan-seared scallops, grilled white fish, seafood risottos

• Poultry & Veal: Delicate creamy sauces or lightly scrubbed in white wine

• Cheese: Goat cheese, Brie, Comté—soft to medium-bodied whites

✅ Final Take

The 2022 Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé is a smart marriage of terroir, craftsmanship, and vintage expression. Its lively citrus, lush mid-palate, and minerality make it a delightful sipper 'now,' with enough substance to cellar. A classic Chardonnay from Burgundy's southern reaches—elegant, versatile, and compelling.