2021 Domaine Cheveau Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
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100% Chardonnay
Domaine Cheveau is situated in the hamlet of Solutré-Pouilly in the heart of the appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé. The domaine was established by André Cheveau in 1950. His efforts were followed by his son, Michel, and now Michel’s two sons, Nicolas and Julien are actively running this fourteen hectare estate.
Pouilly is considered *the* great premier cru of Pouilly-Fuissé, the appellation having gained approval for premier cru status of 22 vineyards starting in 2020, and Cheveau owns vines in three of its climats: “Au Buchot” (which they no longer bottle separately), “Morlay”, and “Le Clos”, the oldest of which were planted in 1946. Grapes are manually 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. Rich but fresh, powerful and vibrant with persistent minerality.