Maison Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru 2022 750ml

A restrained but markedly floral-suffused nose speaks of various white orchard fruit, lemon zest and a hint of tea. The caressing, round and reasonably vibrant middle weight flavors aren’t particularly dense though they are delicious while displaying a touch of minerality and noticeable warmth on the otherwise lingering finish. I would suggest allowing this 2 to 3 years of keeping first as it could use more depth and then serve it on the cooler side as the warmth is not subtle though to be clear, neither is it enough to significantly impair the balance.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Maconnais
• Sub Appellation: Pouilly Fuisse
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Chardonnay

Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one that has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is Chardonnay. This green-skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity, which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.