Name: Old Yarmouth Inn Restaurant and Taverns POUILLY FUISSE, Chateau Vitallis Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 150 ml Pouilly-Fuissé, Château Vitallis (white Burgundy, Chardonnay); 4 cubes Ice (optional, for rapid chilling); 30 ml Filtered water (for glass rinse); 1 serving Neutral cracker or plain bread (palate cleanser); 60 g Soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Camembert or Brie), sliced; 4 pieces Lightly toasted baguette slices; 0.5 fruit Fresh pear or apple, thinly sliced; 15 g Toasted almonds, chopped

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The mouth with elegant but ripe flavors, minerality and spiciness

If the bottle is at room temperature, chill it gently in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes. For a faster option, place the closed bottle in an ice water bath for 10–15 minutes. Aim for serving temperature of 10–12°C (50–54°F) to showcase minerality and spiciness.

Chill

Choose a medium-sized white wine glass with a slightly tapered rim. Rinse the glass with ~30 ml filtered cold water and discard; this cools the glass and prevents temperature shock when pouring.

Glass selection and rinse

Open the bottle and pour approximately 150 ml (5 oz) into the prepared glass. Hold the bottle at the base and pour smoothly to avoid splashing and excessive aeration.

Pour

Hold the glass at an angle and observe color and clarity. Note pale gold to light straw color and crystalline clarity that suggest a clean, mineral-driven Chardonnay.

Observe

Gently swirl the wine to release aromatics. Swirling increases contact with air and brings forward fruit, mineral and spice notes without over-aerating.

Swirl gently

Bring the glass to your nose and take 2–3 short sniffs. Identify primary aromas such as ripe orchard fruit (pear, apple), subtle citrus, white blossom, and secondary notes of toasted spice or light oak depending on the bottling.

Smell

Take a moderate sip, let it coat the mouth, and move it around to access acidity, fruit, minerality and spice. Note the balance: ripe fruit with crisp acidity, a mineral core, and a spicy or toasty finish. Pay attention to texture (weight on the palate) and length (how long the flavors persist).

Taste

Take a small bite of the plain cracker or a sip of water to reset your palate before subsequent sips or pairings.

Cleanse between sips

On a small plate, place the sliced soft cheese, toasted baguette slices, thin fruit slices, and sprinkle toasted almonds over the cheese or fruit.

Arrange plate

Taste a bite of cheese or bread, then immediately take a sip of the Pouilly-Fuissé to evaluate how the wine's acidity and minerality interact with the creamy texture and ripe fruit. Note that the wine's spiciness and minerality will complement the nuts and cut through the richness of the cheese.

Pairing method

If the bottle is not finished, re-cork it (use original cork or a stopper) and store upright in the refrigerator. Consume within 3–5 days for best freshness. Before serving subsequent pours, allow the wine 10–15 minutes at serving temperature if chilled too cold.

Pouilly-Fuissé, Château Vitallis (white Burgundy, Chardonnay)

Ice (optional, for rapid chilling)

Filtered water (for glass rinse)

Neutral cracker or plain bread (palate cleanser)

Soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Camembert or Brie), sliced

Lightly toasted baguette slices

Fresh pear or apple, thinly sliced

Toasted almonds, chopped

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