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
"From the earth to the stars", a family love story told through a wine.
Created in 2017, this wine is Pauline's tribute to her grandfather, cooper, who found the estate and passed on his passion for the profession.
The label is a watercolor from a picture of Pauline and her grandfather, took 30 years ago.
Created in 2017, this wine is Pauline's tribute to her grandfather, cooper, who found the estate and passed on his passion for the profession.
The label is a watercolor from a picture of Pauline and her grandfather, took 30 years ago.
In the vineyard
Sustainable viticulture certified HVE 3 : mechanical work of the soil (hoeing, earthin up) vines covered with grass.
40 years old vines, 6500 vine stock per hectare, Guyot Poussard pruning.
40 years old vines, 6500 vine stock per hectare, Guyot Poussard pruning.
Winemaking
50 hL/ha yield.
Selection of the must according to their capacity to be aged in oak barrels.
Cold settling, alcoholic fermentation done with wild yeasts at cold temperature in 500L casks.
Ageing on lees in these same casks for 12 months.
Blending of the casks and ageing in stainless tanks for 6 months before bottling.
Selection of the must according to their capacity to be aged in oak barrels.
Cold settling, alcoholic fermentation done with wild yeasts at cold temperature in 500L casks.
Ageing on lees in these same casks for 12 months.
Blending of the casks and ageing in stainless tanks for 6 months before bottling.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % 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 color, clear.
Intense and expressive nose with subtles notes of acacia, citrus fruits, honeysuckle and plum notes.
Aromatic and voluptuous mouth, notes of whites flowers with a touch of citrus fruits, structured with a long persistence.
Spicy notes when aerated, with an precise but light attack, and smooth finish.
Intense and expressive nose with subtles notes of acacia, citrus fruits, honeysuckle and plum notes.
Aromatic and voluptuous mouth, notes of whites flowers with a touch of citrus fruits, structured with a long persistence.
Spicy notes when aerated, with an precise but light attack, and smooth finish.
Food pairings
Creamy and complex dish such as Bouchees a la Reine, fishes, poultries, white meats.
