Dom. Barraud Pouilly-Fuisse 'La Verchere' VV '22

From 60-year-old vines on Fuissé's famed limestone slopes, this Chardonnay shimmers with green-gold reflections. The nose offers profound complexity - layers of yellow apple, toasted hazelnut, and struck flint unfold with subtle oak spice. The palate delivers both richness and precision - flavors of lemon curd, brioche, and wet stone unfold with vibrant acidity (6.9 g/L TA) that earned consistent 94-96 point scores. Fermented with native yeasts and aged 16 months in French oak (30% new), this 13.5% alcohol white finishes with minute-long persistence. Pair with lobster thermidor or cellar until 2030+ - the 2022 vintage produced Pouilly-Fuissés of legendary quality.