2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window 2 to 4 years
Classification AOC/AOP Pouilly-Fumé ou Blanc Fumé de Pouilly
Region Pouilly-Fume
Soil Clay and limestone hills with limestone rocks
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Production Details Yields are deliberately kept low. After pressing, the must receives 24 hours of static settling and a long fermentation at 15–18°C in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. The wine is aged for 5–6 months on fine lees before bottling. Recommended service is 10–12°C. SAQ reports finished-wine sugar below 1.2 g/L for its 2024 listing.
Tasting Notes Bright clear yellow; fresh and floral, with ripe citrus, kiwi, eucalyptus, yellow-fleshed fruit, herbs, subtle flint and mineral accents; concentrated, elegant and persistent.
Food Pairing Shellfish, fish, white meats and goat cheese; suggested dishes include turbot with spinach and feta, and Crottin de Chavignol with toasted sesame seeds.
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Pouilly-Fume
Critics Ratings James Suckling 92 points; Wine Enthusiast 90 points
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Pouilly-Fume
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 90 points; James Suckling 90 points
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Pouilly-Fume
Critics Ratings Decanter 91 points
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