Domaine Valette Pouilly-Fuissé Tradition 2022
Domaine Valette
Domaine Valette's Tradition bottling is old-school Pouilly-Fuissé at its best — extended aging on lees before release gives the wine a richness and complexity that many Mâconnais producers skip in favor of early bottling. This is Chardonnay that rewards patience, with layers that reveal themselves slowly.
Nose
Ripe Golden Delicious apple and citrus zest open generously, followed by toasted hazelnut and a subtle honeyed quality. A light mineral note — chalky and clean — sits beneath, with a whisper of white flowers.
Palate
Rich and textured, with buttery weight that still retains freshness. Citrus and green apple provide lift through the mid-palate, while toasted almond and a faint vanilla note from extended lees aging add depth. The mineral backbone gives the wine its spine.
Finish
Medium-long, with citrus and toasted nut trailing into a clean, mineral-driven close. Precise and satisfying.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Multiple parcels in Chaintré, Pouilly-Fuissé AOC
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's buttery texture and toasted nut character complement the sweet richness of roasted lobster, while the citrus and mineral acidity cut through the brown butter's richness.
Philippe Valette farms biodynamically in Pouilly-Fuissé's Chaintré commune, aging his wines far longer than convention demands — often three or more years on lees — to produce Chardonnays of uncommon depth and mineral intensity.
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