GrapeSauvignon Blanc

Region:Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, France

Soil Type:Limestone and clay with a sandy gravel top layer

WinemakingMixture of steel and some barrel fermentation with a good period of lees ageing

ABV:12.5%

Tasting Note
Pure, classical gunsmoke nose with a vibrant palate of gooseberry and elderflower fruit overlayed with mineral and flint notes, nettles and spice. A searing and still slightly tight acidity freshens the clementine and lime palate and lends a hint of sherbet.

Cellaring
High acidity and fruit complexity shows that this will age beauticully for 2-3 years, developping those green pepper and asparagus notes so well-known in old sauvignon.

If you like this, why not try...Didier Dagueneau's 'Pur Sang' or 'Silex (special orders only), or if you're on a bit more of a budget, try Domaine de Ballandors, Quincy from bang next door to Pouilly Fume - all the class for less of the cash!