2022 Pouilly Fuisse 'Lisa Marie', Domaine Ferrand

Pale gold in the glass, this Pouilly-Fuissé glows with quiet sophistication. The nose opens with lifted aromas of white peach, citrus zest, and a whisper of fresh mint, all underlined by a subtle mineral edge. On the palate, it’s pure and finely textured with ripe stone fruit wrapped in a delicate chalky frame, with notes of almond and lemon curd gliding through to a long, crystalline finish. Balanced, refined, and effortlessly poised, this is white Burgundy with both energy and grace.

For when: the table’s set, the light’s golden, and you’re cooking something special but simple.
Pairs with: seared scallops, roast chicken with tarragon, or creamy risotto.
If this wine were a feeling, it’d be calm confidence dressed in linen.

Domaine Ferrand is a family-run estate in Solutré-Pouilly, where the Ferrand family has cultivated Chardonnay for over four generations. Their vineyards lie on east- and southeast-facing slopes between 250 and 300 metres above sea level, where the combination of Jurassic limestone and heavy clay soils lends both tension and depth to the wines.

The ‘Lisa Marie’ cuvée, named after the family’s next generation, comes from 45-year-old vines that are cordon-trained and harvested with precision to preserve freshness. Fermented and aged with minimal intervention, it reflects the domaine’s philosophy - to let the land speak softly but clearly through the wine. The 2022 vintage captures that spirit perfectly: bright, mineral, and beautifully balanced, a testament to Pouilly-Fuissé’s timeless allure.