Domaine Denis Jeandeau - Pouilly-Fuissé - Secret Minéral - White - 2022

Wine:

With its chalky density and vibrant length, the 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Secret Minéral White (Magnum) is nothing short of a masterpiece. Aged with a delicate touch and showcasing beautifully ripe fruity flavours, it opens with a fresh, floral, and impeccably pure nose. The palate is rich yet perfectly balanced, offering depth, finesse, and a lingering saline finish. A wine of remarkable precision and elegance. Rated 96/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grapes pressed. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and matured 75% in barrels of 1 to 8 wines and 25% in stainless steel vats. Bottled on 15 November 2023.

Color:

Bright gold.

Nose:

Fresh and floral, very pure and beautifully mature

Palate:

Savoury, rich and well-balanced, this wine offers finesse and depth with an energetic, persistent and saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, smoked Scottish salmon, scallop carpaccio, Livornese-style sea bass, mature cow's cheeses, Saint-Félicien, farmhouse reblochon.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2032 and even longer for enthusiasts.

Revered by the world’s top Michelin-starred chefs, Denis Jeandeau became a sensation in fine dining. His wines earned a place on the menus of iconic restaurants like Régis Marcon, Le Pré Catelan, Lameloise, Arpège, L’Ambroisie, and Guy Savoy, a testament to his extraordinary talent.

A two-star winemaker in the French wine guide RVF, he was widely recognized as one of the greatest talents of his generation. His remarkable journey and success were proudly featured in the pages of our magazine, Racines.