Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle

✨ Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes – Domaine de la Chapelle ✨

Rich Burgundy from old vines 🍑✨

This Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes from Domaine de la Chapelle is exactly what you’d expect from a top wine from the southern Burgundy: full-bodied, layered and refined. Made from 100% Chardonnay with an average vine age of 55 years, carefully matured in oak barrels.

The result is a light golden-yellow wine with a lush, silky texture and an intense aromatic profile: typically Burgundian with notes of roasted hazelnuts, candied pineapple, vanilla and a subtle touch of oak. On the palate, it is creamy and complex, with flavours of apricot, peach and butterscotch, perfectly balanced by refreshing citrus, delicate tannins and elegant acidity.

A Burgundy that combines power with finesse — the oak is present but never overpowering, allowing the fruit and terroir to take centre stage.

🍇 Tasting Notes

👀 Colour: Light golden yellow, shiny with a lush tear structure
👃 Nose: Intense aromas of roasted hazelnut, candied pineapple, subtle vanilla and elegant oak
👄 Palate: Creamy, full-bodied and layered, with apricot, peach, butterscotch and a fresh citrus note
🎯 Finish: Elegant, with fine acidity, gentle tannins and a subtle oak structure

🌍 Terroir & Vinification

📍 Origin: Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Southern Burgundy
🌱 Vines: Average age 55 years
🍇 Grape: 100% Chardonnay
🪵 Ageing: Matured in oak barrels, oak subtly integrated
🏅 Style: Rich Burgundy with classic Vieilles Vignes depth

🍽️ Food Pairing

A Burgundy with this depth and elegance is perfect with refined dishes featuring soft, creamy or nutty elements:

🦞 Lobster with butter sauce or lemon butter
🐓 Coq au Vin Blanc (chicken braised in white wine and cream)
🍝 Tagliatelle with mushrooms and truffle cream
🐟 Pan-fried turbot or halibut with beurre blanc
🧀 Fine soft cheeses like Brillat-Savarin or Saint-Marcellin

💡 Tip: This wine is a splendid choice for festive dinners — think lobster thermidor or a veal ragout with morels.

🏡 About Domaine de la Chapelle

Under the guidance of the charismatic Pascal Rollet — easily recognised by his cowboy hat 🤠 — Domaine de la Chapelle is a fixture on the wine lists of the best bistros in southern Burgundy. The estate covers 7.65 hectares in Pouilly and produces cuvées with clear terroir identity. Their AX-B is already iconic, and with this Vieilles Vignes, they once again prove their craftsmanship and terroir focus.

✅ In Summary

🍇 100% Chardonnay from 55-year-old vines
🪵 Aged in oak barrels, oak subtly woven in
🍑 Creamy, layered, with ripe fruit and fresh citrus
🍽️ Perfect with refined fish, poultry and soft cheeses
🎩 Masterfully made by Pascal Rollet: Burgundy with true character

✨ Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes — a Burgundy that brings richness and elegance together perfectly! ✨