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Blondelet Pouilly Fume 2006
Online Catalogue | Sipped and Savoured | Blondelet Pouilly Fume 2006
 | Tasted March 2008
Annick is the sixth generation of Blondelet winemakers, andcontinues to make wine in the traditional style. l'Arret Buffatte vineyard is sited next to an old Roman road, where travellers used to stop for refreshment. This is a real return to the classic gunsmoke style. |
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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% |
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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!
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Online Catalogue | Sipped and Savoured | Blondelet Pouilly Fume 2006
