2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Calories 118 kcal / glass
150ml glass118 kcal
750ml bottle590 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window 6–8 years
Classification Pouilly-Fumé
Region Pouilly-Fume
Soil Kimmeridgian marls of saint-laurent-l'abbaye, Comprising clay deposits with fossilized oysters and mussels from the jurassic epoch
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 85% of the juice and Tronçais oak barrels for 15%
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Oak Types Tronçais oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork Stopper
Production Details The grapes were rigorously selected and gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation used temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for 85% of the juice and Tronçais oak barrels for 15%. The wine matured on fine lees for 12 months, rested, and was bottled in early summer. The exact-2023 e-label additionally records 0.73 g carbohydrate, including 0.03 g sugars, per 100 mL and states that it was bottled in a protective atmosphere.
Tasting Notes Gold; acacia flower and marine freshness on the nose; round and intense palate with tangerine, pastry, subtle woody notes and an iodine-marked finish
Food Pairing White meats and fish; steamed skate with spinach shoots and tangy jus; roast free-range poultry supreme with Pomme Macaire
Critics Ratings 92
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