Pouilly-Fuissé, Ax-B 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle

Buy Premier Cru Worthy Burgundy Chardonnay Wine from Domaine de la Chapelle

One of the finest cuvées from winemaker Pascal Rollet and perhaps the best-kept secret from Pouilly-Fuissé is this latest cuvée from Domaine de la Chapelle. A stunning Chardonnay harvested from the adjacent hamlet ‘Aux Bouthières’ and fully aged in oak barrels. Since the 2020 vintage, this 'lieu-dit' has also been elevated to Premier Cru status. AX-B is an acronym for Aux Bouthières, which is their 1er Cru vineyard. However, this plot is located right next to Aux Bouthières, more as an extension, which has not yet been certified. Technically, it is not yet a 1er Cru, although it certainly will be. To complicate matters further... this wine also includes juice from the premier cru vineyard Aux Bouthières as well as some from the adjacent vineyard that is still unclassified. Because it is not 100% from this single vineyard, it cannot carry the name of this vineyard. Hence the codename Ax-B. Premier Cru quality at entry-level Burgundy pricing. Don’t tell anyone! Or only to your best friends. 

New oak, rich, juicy yet also dry, with underlying Earl Grey - bergamot spices, dry candy, beeswax, crème brûlée finish, and refreshing mineral acidity. This is the most complete wine around €35 in the world. Its wines generally benefit immensely from at least 1 year of bottle aging. The perfect wine for this Christmas or the next one if you can keep a hold on yourself. If you want to ante up you can also go for their 100% premier cru which has a little more pronounced oaked notes for even more structure and longevity for more development along the road. I recommend serving this 1er Cru no sooner then late 2025. Although is already more then enjoyable.

Food Pairing

This is a serious wine, so it should be served with serious food. Smoked dishes pair beautifully with the nose, and the fatty texture complements fatty fish types nicely. Also works wonders with Pheasant and Jerusalem artichoke, porcini mushrooms and duck liver. The minerality of this particular Pouilly Fuisse lifted the foie gras to new heights. And at temperature the nuttiness of the wine came alive complimenting the porcini mushrooms.

See Image: Pheasant roll with Jerusalem artichoke, porcini mushrooms, and foie gras. This dish will be featured in the popular podcast "The Best Taste of the Netherlands Christmas Special." on the 19th of december. Served alongside this truly exceptional Burgundian Chardonnay: Pouilly-Fuissé from Domaine de la Chapelle, Cuvée AX-B 2022. Have a look at this little snippet from the Christmas Special episode: click here.

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Jeroen Vink: This is the dish I created for @jan_versteegh and @ramon3fm for their 🎅🏻🎄Christmas special🎄🎅🏻 podcast @bestesmaakvannederland, available on @podimo_nl 👌👨🏼‍🍳.

The recipe and explanation can be found via this link: Dish - The Best Taste of the Netherlands.

As promised, here’s the recipe for the roulade / roll so you can make it yourself for Christmas dinner. This dish can be prepared in advance, leaving minimal work during the meal. Check out the photos with descriptions, and feel free to message me if you have any questions!

Right before serving, slice the roulade into your desired thickness, carefully remove the plastic wrap, and warm it up in an oven at 130°C or gently fry it in a pan. Serve with cubes of fried black pudding, Brussels sprout leaves, Jerusalem artichoke, and a fine jus made from the pheasant carcass, optionally enriched with some foie gras for an ultra-luxurious Christmas dish!

Pair this with a beautiful Burgundy wine; my choice is the Pouilly-Fuissé “Ax-B” from Domaine de la Chapelle. The minerality and nutty flavors perfectly complement the pheasant, foie gras, Jerusalem artichoke, and porcini mushrooms! Order this stunning wine at burgundyornowhere.com or Bourgognewijn.shop.

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Enjoy and be kind to one another!

Culinary regards,
Jeroen

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Special Characteristics

• 100% Chardonnay from partly Premier Cru vineyards
• Rich / oily / smoky yet also very mineral. Long finish. An exciting wine!
• The wine is grown in the Mâconnais: in the vicinity of Pouilly-Fuissé, the southernmost point of Burgundy
• Aged in wooden barrels (30%) for 12 months

Domaine de la Chapelle also produces more beautiful wines:

• Mâcon-Pouilly Solutré 2023, Domaine de la Chapelle
• Saint-Véran, Madame Noly 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle
• Pouilly-Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle
• Pouilly-Fuissé, Ax-B 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle
• Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 2022, Domaine de la Chapelle

Domaine de la Chapelle

Pascal Rollet, The Goat. Located in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, in the historic hamlet of Pouilly, the estate spans just 7.65 ha. If you have ever visited Southern Burgundy, it is likely you have dined at La Courtille de Solutré, where Pascal Rollet's wines from Domaine de la Chapelle are consistently among the most sought after on the wine list. Pascal, often wearing a cowboy hat, has remained down-to-earth despite his fame and is always willing to let us taste his wines when he is not working in the vineyards. However, he prefers to spend all day among his vines. The best calling card of Sud-Bourgogne is their Pouilly-Fuissé cuvée named AX-B, with its characteristic southern Chardonnay curves and endless rays of sunshine in the glass.