# Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Vers Cras (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Cordier Père et Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, peach, grapefruit, lemon, pastry, cloves, smoke, vanilla, biscuit, hazelnut, almond, honey

## About this wine

Domaine Cordier Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Vers Cras 2022 is a white wine from the Mâconnais sub-region of Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. It is classified as Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Premier Cru. The wine originates from the 'Vers Cras' vineyard, a site recognized for its quality and unique plateau location. Domaine Cordier is a family-run estate committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, managing over 120 plots across the Mâconnais. The 2023 vintage marked the fourth time this wine carried the Premier Cru designation on its label, following an upgrade in 2020.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard is 85 years old.
- Planted on a plateau, not a slope.
- Uses horse plowing in vineyards.
- Certified organic since 2024 harvest.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fresh acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement the textures of seafood and white meats. Its minerality can echo subtle flavors in dishes, while its complexity can stand up to more nuanced preparations.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Cordier Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Vers Cras 2022 begins with hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs naturally in barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in 500L barrels, then transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 8 months, with both stages conducted on total lees. The estate practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, including the use of horse plowing.