Pouilly-Fumé is very close to Sancerre, in terms of grape variety (same, Sauvignon Blanc) and terroir (just on the other side of the river). Pauline Pabiot is a young and determined women that took over her grand-father’s estate (Roger Pabiot) quite recently. Alone, she is now managing 24 hectares in the very heart of Pouilly sur Loire. 22 hectares of Sauvignon blanc and some acres planted with Chasselas.
Presentation
Presentation
A terroir of choice for an authentic wine. This wine is a symbiosis between the Sauvignon Blanc and a terroir : the pure expression of fruit and minerality. 5400 bottles and magnums produced.
Location
30 years old vines located on a hill, over the Loire river, 6500 vine stock per hectare, Guyot Poussard pruning.
Terroir
Flint, on a single plot of 1,7 hectares named "Beauregard".
In the vineyard
Sustainable viticulture certified HVE 3 : mechanical work of the soil (hoeing, earthin up) vines
covered with grass.
covered with grass.
Winemaking
Managing of the temperature is essential.
Cold settling, alcoholic fermentation done with wild yeasts and bayanus yeasts, at cold temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Cold settling, alcoholic fermentation done with wild yeasts and bayanus yeasts, at cold temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
Racking after fermentation, and ageing on lees for 18 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Light golden and clear color.
Nose is discreet at first, and reveal itself with citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), chalk and white flowers notes. Aerated, mint and pepper notes can appear.
Frank attack in the mouth, that becomes smooth. Floral firestone notes, long persistance.
Nose is discreet at first, and reveal itself with citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), chalk and white flowers notes. Aerated, mint and pepper notes can appear.
Frank attack in the mouth, that becomes smooth. Floral firestone notes, long persistance.
Food pairings
Seafood, fishes, poultries, white meats.
