Domaine Auvigue Pouilly-Fuissé 'Cuvée Vieille Vignes'

Domaine Auvigue is widely regarded as one of the top three or four producers in Pouilly-Fuissé, the flagship white wine appellation of the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy. This Cuvée Vieilles Vignes is crafted from old Chardonnay vines whose deep roots draw complexity and concentration from the appellation's distinctive limestone and clay soils, producing wines of noticeably greater richness and mineral definition than younger vine cuvées.

The wine shows ripe apple, poached pear and a hint of citrus blossom on the nose, with a palate of elegant weight and excellent creamy texture. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, the hallmark of great Mâconnais Chardonnay. An excellent match for roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy risotto and soft French cheeses.