The 2022 Clos des Rocs Pouilly-Loché Quatre Saisons is a refined Burgundy Chardonnay showing lemon, white peach and ripe pear alongside green apple, white flowers, citrus zest and subtle hazelnut. The warm 2022 vintage gives the wine generous orchard fruit and a rounded texture, while bright acidity maintains freshness and energy. Fine stony and saline nuances add depth and contribute to a distinctly mineral finish.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully textured, with lively acidity supporting layers of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate stone fruit. Lemon, pear and white peach are complemented by subtle floral, nutty and savoury characters, while a fine mineral streak brings tension and definition. The palate is rounded yet focused, with a gentle saline lift adding complexity through the mid-palate. The finish is dry, clean and persistent, with lingering citrus, orchard fruit and subtle stony notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Chardonnay drinkers seeking an expressive southern Burgundy with freshness, texture and mineral detail. The wine is approachable now but has enough structure to develop additional savoury and nutty complexity with bottle age. Best enjoyed over the next 5–8 years. Serve lightly chilled with butter-poached marron, seared scallops with brown butter, grilled turbot with lemon butter, roast chicken with tarragon and morels, or mushroom and leek risotto.
